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71court — noun 1》 (also court of law) a body of people before whom judicial cases are heard. ↘the place where a court meets. 2》 a quadrangular area marked out for ball games such as tennis. ↘a quadrangle surrounded by a building or group of… …
72court — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French curt, court, from Latin cohort , cohors enclosure, group, retinue, cohort, from co + hort , hors (akin to hortus garden) more at yard Date: 12th century 1. a. the… …
73court — ▪ I. court court 1 [kɔːt ǁ kɔːrt] noun 1. the court the people in a court, especially the judge, other officials, and the jury (= ordinary people who decide certain cases). The phrase is often used when talking about what a judge or jury think or …
74One day — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the …
75One of these days — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the …
76Court reporter — This article is about humans who transcribe formal, often sworn proceedings. For persons who administer the publishing of court decisions, see Reporter of decisions. Historical 1965 ad of Stenotype Career A court reporter, stenotype reporter,… …
77Court — n. & v. n. 1 (in full court of law) a an assembly of judges or other persons acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases. b = COURTROOM. 2 a an enclosed quadrangular area for games, which may be open or covered (tennis court; squash court).… …
78court — n. & v. n. 1 (in full court of law) a an assembly of judges or other persons acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases. b = COURTROOM. 2 a an enclosed quadrangular area for games, which may be open or covered (tennis court; squash court).… …
79Court baron — A Court baron is an English manorial court dating from the Middle Ages. It was laid down by Sir Edward Coke that a manor had two courts, the first by the common law, and is called a court baron, the freeholders ( barons ) being its suitors; the… …
80Court of Piepowders — A Court of Piepowders was a special tribunal in England organised by a borough on the occasion of a fair or market. These courts had unlimited jurisdiction over personal actions for events taking place in the market, including disputes between… …
