Entry Word: court

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the residence of a ruler <Hampton Court was the residence of King Henry VIII>

Synonyms palace

Related Words castle, château, estate, mansion, villa

2 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>

Synonyms close, courtyard, enclosure (also inclosure), patio, quadrangle, yard

Related Words place, plaza, square; deck, terrace

3 an assembly of persons for the administration of justice <this court is now called to order>

Synonyms bar, tribunal

Related Words judiciary; court-martial; inquisition, kangaroo court

4 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