courthouse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of courthouse
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; court, house
Example Sentences
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In the past, he’s held miniature rallies and prayer circles in the courthouse hallways.
From Los Angeles Times
In one, a courtroom illustration of Maduro in a New York courthouse springs to life and announces: "I consider myself a prisoner of war."
From Barron's
An attorney representing Emrani called it meritless and part of a campaign “to shut the courthouse doors to victims injured by Uber drivers.”
From Los Angeles Times
About 100 supporters of Yoon had gathered outside the courthouse on Friday to watch the livestreamed proceedings projected on a large screen.
From BBC
In November, a US jury in the same Chicago courthouse determined that Boeing must pay $28.45 million to the family of an Indian victim.
From Barron's
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