court (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kɔːrt/
Definition
A place where legal cases are heard and judges make decisions.
Examples
The lawyer went to court to defend her client.
Many people visit the court to watch trials.
The court building was very old and grand.
How to Use court
- in court (prepositional phrase)
- Physically present at the legal venue. — "The defendant appeared in court yesterday."
- court case (collocation)
- A legal dispute or trial. — "The lawyer explained the details of the court case."
- court of law (collocation)
- A formal legal institution. — "The matter was settled in a court of law."
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