Government Buildings

noun A building in which legal cases are heard and decided

• The courthouse is where legal proceedings take place.
• I have to go to the courthouse for jury duty next week.
• Let's skip out on the courthouse and go grab some lunch instead.
• His mind felt like a crowded courthouse, full of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

noun a building or large room used for meetings, concerts, or other events

• The conference will take place in the main hall of the hotel.
• Let's meet at the entrance hall before heading to the event.
• I heard there's a secret party happening in the frat hall tonight.
• In the hall of fame, only the most accomplished athletes are honored.