1. An extent of open ground partially or completely enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.

2. Abbr. Ct. A short street, especially a wide alley walled by buildings on three sides.

3. A large open section of a building, often with a glass roof or skylight.

4. A large building, such as a mansion, standing in a courtyard.

5. The place of residence of a sovereign or dignitary; a royal mansion or palace.

6. The retinue of a sovereign, including the royal family and personal servants, advisers, and ministers.

7. A sovereign's governing body, including the council of ministers and state advisers.

8. A formal meeting or reception presided over by a sovereign.

9. A person or body of persons whose task is to hear and submit a decision on cases at law.

10. The building, hall, or room in which such cases are heard and determined.

11. The regular session of a judicial assembly.

12. A similar authorized tribunal having military or ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

1. The place of residence of a sovereign or dignitary; a royal mansion or palace.

2. The retinue of a sovereign, including the royal family and personal servants, advisers, and ministers.

3. A sovereign's governing body, including the council of ministers and state advisers.

4. A formal meeting or reception presided over by a sovereign.

5. A person or body of persons whose task is to hear and submit a decision on cases at law.

6. The building, hall, or room in which such cases are heard and determined.

7. The regular session of a judicial assembly.

8. A similar authorized tribunal having military or ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

Law

1. A person or body of persons whose task is to hear and submit a decision on cases at law.

2. The building, hall, or room in which such cases are heard and determined.

3. The regular session of a judicial assembly.

4. A similar authorized tribunal having military or ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

Sports An open level area marked with appropriate lines, upon which a game, such as tennis, handball, or basketball, is played.

The body of directors of an organization, especially of a corporation.

A legislative assembly.

1. To attempt to gain; seek: courting wealth and fame.

2. To behave so as to invite or incur: courts disaster by taking drugs.

To try to gain the love or affections of, especially to seek to marry.

To attempt to gain the favor of by attention or flattery: a salesperson courting a potential customer.

Zoology To behave so as to attract (a mate).

To pursue a courtship; woo.

Zoology To engage in courtship behavior.