court

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

a room in which a lawcourt sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom"

the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played; "players had to reserve a court in advance"

Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)

the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince

a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area

a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

the residence of a sovereign or nobleman; "the king will visit the duke's court"

an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; "the house was built around an inner court"

respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor"

make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary"

seek someone's favor; "China is wooing Russia"

engage in social activities leading to marriage; "We were courting for over ten years"