court
[kɔːt]
n
an area of ground wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
a block of flats.a mansion or country house.a short street, sometimes closed at one end
a space inside a building, sometimes surrounded with galleries
the residence, retinues, or household of a sovereign or nobleman.(as modifier)
a sovereign or prince and his retinue, advisers, etc
any formal assembly, reception, etc, held by a sovereign or nobleman with his courtiers
homage, flattering attention, or amorous approaches (esp in the phrase pay court to someone)
an authority having power to adjudicate in civil, criminal, military, or ecclesiastical matters.the regular sitting of such a judicial authority.the room or building in which such a tribunal sits
a marked outdoor or enclosed area used for any of various ball games, such as tennis, squash, etc.a marked section of such an area
the board of directors or council of a corporation, company, etc.the supreme council of some universities
a branch of any of several friendly societies
vb
to attempt to gain the love of (someone); woo
to pay attention to (someone) in order to gain favour
to try to obtain (fame, honour, etc)
to invite, usually foolishly, as by taking risks
to court disaster
to be conducting a serious emotional relationship usually leading to marriage
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