court

Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947).

The family and retinue of a sovereign or prince.

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

A specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played.

“players had to reserve a court in advance”

The residence of a sovereign or nobleman.

“the king will visit the duke's court”

A room in which a lawcourt sits.

“television cameras were admitted in the courtroom”

An area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings.

“the house was built around an inner court”

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

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

Respectful deference.

“pay court to the emperor”

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

Engage in social activities leading to marriage.

“We were courting for over ten years”

Seek someone's favor.

Make amorous advances towards.

“John is courting Mary”