court

(noun) an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business. Synonyms: tribunal, judicature.

(noun) a room in which a lawcourt sits. Synonyms: courtroom. Example: "Television cameras were admitted in the courtroom."

(noun) the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state. Synonyms: royal court.

(noun) a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played. Example: "Players had to reserve a court in advance."

(noun) Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947). Synonyms: Court, Margaret Court.

(noun) the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince. Synonyms: royal court.

(noun) a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area. Synonyms: motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court.

(noun) a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws. Synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.

(noun) the residence of a sovereign or nobleman. Example: "The king will visit the duke's court."

(noun) an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings. Synonyms: courtyard. Example: "The house was built around an inner court."

(noun) respectful deference. Synonyms: homage. Example: "Pay court to the emperor."

(verb) make amorous advances towards. Synonyms: woo, romance, solicit. Example: "John is courting mary."

(verb) seek someone's favor. Synonyms: woo. Example: "China is wooing russia."

(verb) engage in social activities leading to marriage. Example: "We were courting for over ten years."