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An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
"The girls were playing in the court."
(social) Royal society.
Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone
The administration of law.
To seek to achieve or win.
"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."
To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
"He courted controversy with his frank speeches."
To try to win a commitment to marry from.
To engage in behavior leading to mating.
"The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."
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"The girls were playing in the court."
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a buil…
"The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts."
A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton,…
"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."
To seek to achieve or win.…
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