Lawcourt (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 lawcourt, ready to preside over the high-profile trial that had been making headlines for weeks.
- The lawcourt was filled with anxious family members and friends of the defendant, all waiting to hear the verdict.
- After years of studying law, she finally had the opportunity to argue a case in a real lawcourt.
- The lawcourt was a grand, imposing building with a long history of dispensing justice in the community.
- The lawcourt proceedings were broadcast live on television, giving the public a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the justice system.