Law Court (Noun)
Meaning
A tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The judge entered the law court and took his seat at the bench, ready to hear the day's cases.
- She had to appear in the law court to answer charges of reckless driving.
- The law court was filled with reporters and spectators eager to catch a glimpse of the high-profile defendant.
- After years of studying law, he finally stood before a law court as a fully qualified barrister.
- The law court found the company guilty of violating environmental regulations and fined them heavily.