courthouse

[ kawrt-hous, kohrt- ]
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noun,plural court·hous·es [kawrt-hou-ziz, kohrt-]. /ˈkɔrtˌhaʊ zɪz, ˈkoʊrt-/.
  1. a building in which courts of law are held.

  2. a county seat.

Origin of courthouse

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at court, house

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British Dictionary definitions for courthouse

courthouse

/ (ˈkɔːtˌhaʊs) /


noun
  1. a public building in which courts of law are held

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