court

[kɔːrt]

Definition:
1. The place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged.
2. The people in a court , especially those who make the decisions, such as the judge and jury.

Use 'court' in a sentence:

1. He was convicted at a court martial.
2. The court granted an injunction against the defendants.
3. We drew back from taking our neighbours to court.
4. The court case was constantly in the forefront of my mind.
5. We can only hope the court is merciful.
6. All the men now face court martial.
7. He put up a stout defence in court.
8. The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
9. He won after only 52 minutes on court.
10. Supporters were forcibly removed from the court.
11. They took their appeal to the Supreme Court.
12. Everyone favours the simplification of court procedures.
13. Severe penalties were meted out by the court.
14. She was tried in open court.
15. Please tell the court what happened.
16. He faced imprisonment for contempt of court.
17. They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract.
18. The case was reassigned to a different court.
19. The verdict was overruled by the Supreme Court.
20. She moved with great athleticism about the court.
21. The possibility of a court case is still hanging over her.
22. The Supreme Court ruled in Fitzgerald's favour.
23. His statement threw the court into turmoil.
24. Both candidates have spent the last month courting the media.
25. Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
26. I'm afraid this document will never stand up in a court of law.
27. The child was made a ward of court.
28. The matter was settled beyond dispute by the court judgment.
29. The State Supreme Court upheld the Superior Court judge's decision.
30. He was brought before the court and found guilty.
31. Clerks transcribe everything that is said in court.
32. The court is now in session.
33. It took a lot of nerve to take the company to court.
34. The judge has to act within the competence of the court.
35. A man will appear in court today charged with the murder.
36. I guarantee that he will appear in court.
37. She appeared in court on three counts of fraud.
38. At that time they had been courting for several years.
39. The prison is opposite the law court.
40. The court case will do serious harm to my business.
41. The court adjourned for lunch.
42. The court will make its ruling on the case next week.
43. The court ordered a four month adjournment.
44. The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
45. The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.
46. She can't pay her tax and is facing court action.
47. The case was referred to a higher court.
48. She received a summons to appear in court the following week.
49. My teacher agreed to be a character witness for me in court.
50. This court case could open a Pandora's box of similar claims.
51. His sentence was overturned by the appeal court.
52. The case was referred to the Court of Appeal.
53. The Court of Appeal reversed the decision.
54. She was arrested and landed in court.
55. All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court.
56. There wasn't enough evidence to bring the case to court.
57. The court declared that strike action was illegal.