Synonyms for

Courts

Noun / kɔ:rts / Another word for courts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Courts are areas where legal trials and other judicial proceedings take place.

Synonyms & similar words

homage solicit tribunal courtroom courtyard romance judicature lawcourt court woo tribunals judiciaries panels boards hearings sessions proceedings trials litigation lawsuits disputes contests suits cases actions appeals arbitration mediation negotiation conciliation

Synonyms by register

Formal

tribunal judicature jurisdiction forum

Informal

place spot area grounds

Literary

arena lists court of love

Antonyms

disagreement dispute argument quarrel feud conflict

Common collocations

  • court of law
  • royal court
  • tennis court
  • court of appeals
  • court martial
  • court of justice
  • court of inquiry

Word family

noun court
verb court
adjective courtly

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

  1. The basketball game was held at the local courts.
  2. The defendant was found guilty by the court.
  3. The lawyers presented their cases in court.
  4. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
  5. 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.

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