Synonyms for

Courthouse

Verb / ˈkɔ:ˌrthaʊs / Another word for courthouse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A building where legal cases are held and tried in front of a judge.

Synonyms & similar words

courtroom tribunal forum

Synonyms by register

Formal

court of law judicial building tribunal

Informal

courthouse the courts

Literary

hall of justice seat of judgment

Antonyms

jail prison penitentiary correctional facility detention center holding cell

Common collocations

  • county courthouse
  • city courthouse
  • old courthouse
  • new courthouse
  • courthouse steps
  • courthouse square
  • courthouse records
  • courthouse doors

Word family

noun courthouse

Usage note

A courthouse is specifically a building where legal cases are heard and justice is administered. It is not a place of punishment like a jail or prison.

Example sentences

  1. I have to go to the courthouse to pay a fine.
  2. The courthouse is where you go to get married.
  3. The courthouse is where the judge presides over cases.
  4. The courthouse is where lawyers argue their cases.
  5. The courthouse is where you can find legal records.

Quotes

  • Justice delayed is justice denied. The courthouse should be a place where a person can come with a legitimate grievance and have it addressed swiftly and fairly.
  • The courthouse is where justice is served, but not always where truth is found.
  • The courthouse is the arena in which arguments are made, struggles are waged, evidence is introduced, and ultimate decisions are made.

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