Courting expressions
To have your day in court: To have a chance to be heard. Rarely applicable for marginalized people.To take (sbdy) to court: To sue someone. American tradition as old as burgers, diabetes and rifles.
"I'll see you in court!" Yell this before demanding a divorce. Your kids will get over it. Incidentally, fu*k you Mom and Dad.
Definitions
A court (of law): Place where law or justice is practiced.A (basketball) court: Area where sports are played.
A (Queen's) court: A royal palace and its personnel.
Also:
To court (someone): to pursue romantically.
Courts in the news
This month, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the 2nd female justice in US Supreme Court history, died at the age of 87.Thanks to RBG, women's rights finally had their day in court.
What’s next? The ball is in the Republicans' court.
Famous courts
US Supreme Court: The highest court in the American judicial system.Roland Garros: Hey, remember tennis?
Louis XIV: Fancy, but nothing to lose your head over.
Definitions
A court (of law): Place where law or justice is practiced.A (basketball) court: Area where sports are played.
A (Queen's) court: A royal palace and its personnel.
Also:
To court (someone): to pursue romantically.
Courts in the news
This month, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the 2nd female justice in US Supreme Court history, died at the age of 87.Thanks to RBG, women's rights finally had their day in court.
What’s next? The ball is in the Republicans' court.
Courting expressions
To have your day in court: To have a chance to be heard. Rarely applicable for marginalized people.To take (sbdy) to court: To sue someone. American tradition as old as burgers, diabetes and rifles.
"I'll see you in court!" Yell this before demanding a divorce. Your kids will get over it. Incidentally, fu*k you Mom and Dad.
Famous courts
US Supreme Court: The highest court in the American judicial system.Roland Garros: Hey, remember tennis?
Louis XIV: Fancy, but nothing to lose your head over.
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