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court — [kôrt] n. [OFr < VL curtis < L cohors (gen. cohortis), enclosed place: see COHORT] 1. a) an uncovered space wholly or partly surrounded by buildings or walls; courtyard b) a special section or area of a building, as a museum, somewhat like… … English World dictionary
favor — fa|vor1 [ feıvər ] noun *** ▸ 1 something you do to help someone ▸ 2 support/admiration ▸ 3 giving unfair advantage ▸ 4 small present for guest ▸ 5 sex ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count something that you do for someone in order to help them: do someone a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
court — ▪ I. court court 1 [kɔːt ǁ kɔːrt] noun 1. the court the people in a court, especially the judge, other officials, and the jury (= ordinary people who decide certain cases). The phrase is often used when talking about what a judge or jury think or … Financial and business terms
Court, Royal — As the center of power and influence, the source of favor and patronage, and the means of access to the king and his most important magnates and councilors, the fifteenth century court was the birthplace of the political tensions that… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
court — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. solicit, invite; curry favor, cultivate, cajole, praise; woo, sue, make love to. Informal, spark. n. enclosure, [court]yard, quadrangle, patio; tribunal, bench, bar, jurisdiction, session;… … English dictionary for students
Samuel Alito Supreme Court nomination — On October 31, 2005, Samuel Alito was nominated by President George W. Bush for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to replace the retiring Sandra Day O Connor. Alito had been a judge on the United States Court of Appeals… … Wikipedia
in favor of — preposition 1. : to the special advantage or benefit of there shall be no discrimination in favor of, or to the prejudice of, either race American Guide Series: North Carolina :as a. : in accord or sympathy with : on the side of in favor of the… … Useful english dictionary
curry favor — verb seek favor by fawning or flattery This employee is currying favor with his superordinates • Syn: ↑curry favour, ↑court favor, ↑court favour • Hypernyms: ↑fawn, ↑toady, ↑truckle … Useful english dictionary
International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Western Sahara — One of the main functions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to provide Advisory Opinions non binding legal interpretations admitted by United Nations organs. In the summer of 1975, the court considered two questions regarding the… … Wikipedia
pay court to — To woo or flatter • • • Main Entry: ↑court * * * I pay flattering attention to someone in order to win favor II see court * * * pay court to formal + old fashioned : to give a lot of attention to (someone) in order to get approval, affection, etc … Useful english dictionary
