law-court

The judge presides over the law-court.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tribunal established for the administration of justice: a "law-court" is a place where legal cases are heard and judged according to the law.
   • A building or room where legal proceedings occur: the physical location where a judge, jury, lawyers, and parties in a dispute gather.

Usage Examples

• (The formal setting for a legal trial.)
• (The building or room where proceedings take place.)

Advanced Usage

• "to take someone to law-court": to initiate legal proceedings against someone.
  • She decided to take her landlord to law-court over the unsafe conditions. (To sue or begin a lawsuit.)
• "law-court of appeal": a higher court that reviews decisions from lower courts.
  • The case was referred to the law-court of appeal for a final ruling. (A court with appellate jurisdiction.)

Variants and Related Words

• Courthouse (n): a building that houses a law-court.
  • The courthouse is located in the city centre. (The physical structure.)
• Courtroom (n): the specific room within a law-court where trials are held.
  • The judge entered the courtroom and called the case to order. (The chamber for legal proceedings.)

Synonyms

• Tribunal: a body established to adjudicate disputes, often used for specialized courts.
• Court of law: a formal synonym for a law-court.

Related Idioms

• "day in court": an opportunity to present one's case or be heard.
  • Every citizen deserves their day in court. (The chance to have a legal matter heard.)
• "contempt of court": willful disobedience or disrespect toward a law-court or judge.
  • The lawyer was fined for contempt of court after shouting at the judge. (Legal offense against court authority.)