court

A formal legal assembly or the building where trials take place.

"The defendant appeared in court today."

A marked-out rectangular area for playing sports like tennis or basketball.

"They played tennis on the grass court."

To invite or risk trouble, danger, or an undesirable outcome.

"You are courting disaster with that plan."

To try to gain someone's favour, affection, or attention.

"He was trying to court public opinion."