Courtroom
/ˈkɔːrt.ruːm/
Definitions
- (n.) A room or hall where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge and often a jury.
The defendant entered the courtroom awaiting the judge's ruling.
Forms
- courtrooms
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Commentary
Typically refers to the physical space where proceedings occur, distinct from the abstract concept of 'court.'
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