court of saint james's
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The British royal court: The formal court of the British sovereign, historically based at St. James's Palace in London. It is the official name for the royal household and the center of royal ceremony and diplomacy.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The new ambassador was formally received at the Court of Saint James's.
- The announcement was made official by the Court of Saint James's.
Advanced Usage
- "To be presented at the Court of Saint James's": A formal phrase referring to the historical ceremony where individuals, especially debutantes or diplomats, were formally introduced to the monarch.
- In the 19th century, young women from aristocratic families were presented at the Court of Saint James's.
Variants and Related Words
- St. James's Palace (n): The London palace that gives its name to the court. It remains a working palace and the official residence of the sovereign, though the monarch lives at Buckingham Palace.
- Royal court (n): A more general term for the household and entourage of a monarch.
Synonyms
- The British court: A more general synonym.
- The royal household: Refers more specifically to the domestic establishment of the sovereign.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It refers specifically to the institution, not a physical courtroom or a judicial body. Its use is largely historical and ceremonial in modern contexts.
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the British royal court
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