Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
courthouse
Noun
/ˈkɔːrthʌs/
Definition
A courthouse is a building in which legal cases are heard and decided by a court.
Examples
- The courthouse was built in the early 1900s and features stunning architecture.
- She went to the courthouse to file her divorce papers.
- The judge announced the verdict in the packed courthouse.
Meaning
It serves as the venue for the administration of justice, where judges, lawyers, and juries participate in trials and hearings.
Synonyms
- court
- justice hall
- legal building
