Synonyms for
Courts
Definition
Courts are areas where legal trials and other judicial proceedings take place.
Synonyms & similar words
solicit
romance
courtyard
tribunal
woo
homage
judicature
margaretcourt
court
motorhotel
courtoflaw
courtofjustice
lawcourt
touristcourt
courtroom
motorlodge
motorinn
royalcourt
tribunals
judiciaries
panels
boards
hearings
sessions
proceedings
trials
litigation
lawsuits
disputes
contests
suits
cases
actions
appeals
arbitration
mediation
negotiation
conciliation
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- court of law
- royal court
- tennis court
- court of appeals
- court martial
- court of justice
- court of inquiry
Word family
Usage note
The word 'court' can refer to a place for legal proceedings, a royal residence, or an area for sports. Its meaning is highly context-dependent.
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Example sentences
- The basketball game was held at the local courts.
- The defendant was found guilty by the court.
- The lawyers presented their cases in court.
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
- The judge presided over the court proceedings.
Quotes
Justice delayed is justice denied. - William E. Gladstone
Equality before the law is probably forever unattainable. It is a noble ideal, but it can never be realized, for what men value in this world is not rights but privileges. - H.L. Mencken
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Martin Luther King Jr.