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Meaning of court
noun
- An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley. Example: The girls were playing in the court.
- (social) Royal society.
- Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone
- The administration of law.
- A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games Example: The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.
verb
- To seek to achieve or win. Example: He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.
- To risk (a consequence, usually negative). Example: He courted controversy with his frank speeches.
- To try to win a commitment to marry from.
- To engage in behavior leading to mating. Example: The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.
- To attempt to attract.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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