courtroom
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of courtroom
Example Sentences
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‘Family murder cases are heartbreaking for everyone, including attorneys on both sides ... This case should be tried in the courtroom, not in the press,’ writes an L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The current trial, held in Magdeburg, required the construction of a large temporary courtroom capable of holding the public and scores of victims.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Congressional testimony is a specialized skill distinct from earnings calls, courtroom depositions or television interviews.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
In a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, Iwamasa took the stand and turned around the face the actor's family.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
When they went to court, the suffragists hung their dirty tattered banners on the wall of the courtroom.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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