court

Meanings

• noun

  A place where the law is kept and justice is administered.

  - "The court is the place where disputes are settled."
  - "The judge presides over the court."
  - "The courtroom is filled with lawyers and jurors."

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Pronunciation

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2. /kɔɹt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

charm , entrance , romance , solicit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with court
dort , fort , port , wert

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Variants

List of all variants of court that leads to same result
court , courts , courted , courting , court bouillon , court bouillons , court-martial , court-martials , courts-martial , court-martialed , court-martialing , court-martialled , court-martialling , court of appeal , court of appeals , court of claims , court of common pleas , court of domestic relations , court of honor

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

courts, courting, courted, courtesan

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'cort' meaning 'seat, bench' or 'judgment seat'.

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Trivia

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1. The Old Bailey in London is one of the oldest and most famous criminal courts in the world.

2. The term 'court martial' refers to a military tribunal.

3. In medieval Europe, the 'Court of Love' was a tribunal that dealt with matters of the heart.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jury: A group of individuals chosen to render a verdict in a criminal or civil trial.

2. Judge: An official who presides over a court and makes decisions based on the law.

3. Law: A set of rules and regulations that govern a community or society.

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Culture

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Courts have been an integral part of legal systems for centuries. They are often depicted in literature, art, and film as symbolizing justice and fairness. In many cultures, the court is seen as a sacred or revered institution.

How to Memorize "court"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand, ornate building with a large sign that reads 'Court House'. Imagine the bustling activity inside, with people in suits and gowns moving about.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'court' with the idea of justice and fairness. Think about the judge's gavel and the scales of justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-U-R-T to remember the definition: 'C' for 'place where the law is kept', 'O' for 'order', 'U' for 'understanding', 'R' for 'resolving disputes', and 'T' for 'truth'.

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