tuomioistuin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- court noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
- judicature noun The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
Senses
tuomioistuin is used for these senses in English:
- court The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
- judicature Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary. [from 16th c.]
court — full definition
- noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
- noun A marked area for playing games such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball.
- noun An open area enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.
- verb To try to win someone's affection, favor, or business.
judicature — full definition
- noun The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
- noun The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
- noun Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.