1. a place where legal cases are heard and decided
2. the judge, jury, and other officials in a legal proceeding
3. an area marked for playing certain sports

1. to try to win someone’s love or favor
2. to act in a way that makes something bad likely to happen

Examples

• The defendant appeared in court yesterday.
• The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
• They played tennis on the clay court.
• The basketball court needs new lines painted.
• The royal court gathered for the ceremony.
• He courted her for months before proposing.
• Don’t court disaster by ignoring safety rules.
• The company is courting potential investors.