court — meaning in English

English meaning

• brief adj Lasting only a short time.
• court noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
• short adjective Not long in length, distance, or duration.

Senses

court is used for these senses in English:

• brief Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
• 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 (sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games
• short (of a person) Of comparatively small height.

brief — full definition

1. adj Lasting only a short time.
2. adj Using few words; concise.
3. noun A set of instructions or a summary given to someone before they carry out a task.
4. noun A document summarizing the facts and legal arguments of a case, or (UK) the case papers given to a barrister.
5. verb To give someone a concise summary of a situation before they act.

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.

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