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court

 
 
pronunciation:
kort
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a place where legal matters are heard.
The judge kept order in the court.
definition 2: a marked area in which people play certain games or sports.
We went to the tennis court to play tennis.
 
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  • courthouse:
    the building where a judge hears legal cases.
  • courtroom:
    the room in a courthouse where a judge hears legal cases.
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