“court”
This page shows official legal definitions of “court” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
New Zealand
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A governmental body consisting of judges who sit to adjudicate disputes and administer justice. It can also mean the place where cases are heard.
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United States
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Government entity authorized to resolve legal disputes. Judges sometimes use "court" to refer to themselves in the third person, as in "the court has read the briefs."
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