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the residence of a ruler<Hampton Court was the residence of King Henry VIII>SynonymspalaceRelated Wordscastle, château, estate, mansion, villa
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an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)<the art museum boasts a glass-sided court that is filled with an array of greenery and sculpture>Synonymsclose, courtyard, enclosure (also inclosure), patio, quadrangle, yardRelated Wordsplace, plaza, square; deck, terrace
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an assembly of persons for the administration of justice<this court is now called to order>Synonymsbar, tribunalRelated Wordsjudiciary; court-martial; inquisition, kangaroo court
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a public official having authority to decide questions of law<if it please the court, I'd like to approach the bench>— see judge 1
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