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1. An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley. The girls were playing in the court.
2. A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.
3. (social) Royal society.
4. Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone