court

Sense 1 noun

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

Sense 2 verb

make amorous advances towards

John is courting Mary

Sense 3 noun

a room in which a lawcourt sits

television cameras were admitted in the courtroom

Sense 4 verb

seek someone's favor

China is wooing Russia

Sense 5 noun

the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

Sense 6 verb

engage in social activities leading to marriage

We were courting for over ten years

Sense 7 noun

a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played

players had to reserve a court in advance

Sense 8 noun

the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince

Sense 9 noun

a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area

Sense 10 noun

a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

Sense 11 noun

the residence of a sovereign or nobleman

the king will visit the duke's court

Sense 12 noun

an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

the house was built around an inner court

Sense 13 noun

respectful deference

pay court to the emperor