courthouse
noun
a building in which courts of law are held.
courthouses
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pluralof courthouse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Earlier this month, the New York state court System sent out a memo, prohibiting anyone in their courthouses from wearing the devices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Arrests can only be made at courthouses in emergency situations, including where there is an "imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm," according to the court order.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Estrada Juarez is among many immigrants arrested for deportation at courthouses since last year, a practice that breaks from longstanding former procedure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
Pritzker signed House Bill 1312 into law, extending protections for immigrants in hospitals, schools, and courthouses.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
Couples were flocking to city halls and county courthouses to exercise what was now a constitutional right.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
