Court

Pronunciation: /kɔrt/

Definitions of court

noun a place where legal matters are heard and decided

Example Sentences

A1 The basketball court is where we play every Saturday.

A2 The judge in the court listened to both sides of the argument.

B1 The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding them damages.

B2 The Supreme Court justices were split in their decision on the case.

C1 The court of public opinion can often sway the outcome of a trial.

C2 The international court of justice handles disputes between countries.

verb to attempt to win the favor or support of someone, typically through flattery or deception

Example Sentences

A1 The judge will court the witness to testify.

A2 She courted him by sending him flowers.

B1 The lawyer is courting the jury's favor with his passionate closing argument.

B2 The politician was caught courting the media for favorable coverage.

C1 The CEO is skilled at courting investors for new projects.

C2 The artist's work has courted controversy due to its provocative themes.

Examples of court in a Sentence

formal The case will be heard in the court of law next week.

informal I have to go to court for a traffic violation.

slang She got caught up in some court drama with her ex-boyfriend.

figurative The court of public opinion can be harsh on celebrities.

Grammatical Forms of court

• past tense: courted
• plural: courts
• comparative: more court
• superlative: most court
• present tense: court
• future tense: will court
• perfect tense: have courted
• continuous tense: is courting
• singular: court
• positive degree: court
• infinitive: to court
• gerund: courting
• participle: courted

Origin and Evolution of court

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'court' originated from the Latin word 'cohortem' which meant 'enclosure' or 'yard'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'court' meaning 'royal residence' or 'tribunal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'court' evolved to refer to a place where legal hearings and trials take place, as well as the people involved in the legal system. It also came to represent the residence of a monarch or noble. In modern usage, 'court' can refer to a place where sports are played, a group of attendants or followers, or the act of seeking favor or approval.