court

court

noun

Definition of COURT

1

the residence of a ruler <Hampton Court was the imposing residence of King Henry VIII>

Synonyms palace

Related Words castle, château, estate, mansion, villa; alcazar, seraglio

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, quad, quadrangle, yard

Related Words atrium, galleria, parvis (also parvise), peristyle; forecourt, place, plaza, square; deck, terrace; curtilage

3

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

Synonyms bar, bench, forum, tribunal

Related Words criminal court, judicatory, judicature, judiciary; high court, supreme court; court-martial, drumhead court-martial; inquisition, kangaroo court

Phrases court of law

4

a public official having authority to decide questions of law <if it please the court, I'd like to approach the bench>

Synonyms adjudicator, beak [chiefly British], bench, court, jurist, justice, magistrate

Related Words chief justice, circuit judge, justice of the peace, squire; auditor, master; jurisconsult, jurisprudent