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cour — 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.
  • courtship noun The period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.
  • courtyard noun An open area, uncovered by a roof, that is surrounded by walls or buildings.
  • ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
  • yard noun An outdoor area next to or enclosed by a building, often with a lawn or garden.

Senses

cour 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.
  • court The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
  • courtship The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.
  • courtyard An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
  • ward An area of a castle, corresponding to a circuit of the walls.
  • yard A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.

court — full definition

  1. noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
  2. noun A marked area for playing games such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball.
  3. noun An open area enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.
  4. verb To try to win someone's affection, favor, or business.

courtship — full definition

  1. noun The period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.
  2. noun Behavior used by an animal to attract a mate.

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