Courts
/ˈkɔrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Judicial tribunals established by law to hear and decide cases.
The courts ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
- (n.) The venue or premises where judicial proceedings occur.
The parties met at the courts to settle their dispute.
Forms
- court
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Commentary
The term "courts" is primarily the plural of "court," referring collectively to judicial bodies or their physical locations; context determines the precise usage.
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