Definition of court

a government institution or facility used to decide civil conflicts and disputes or to try criminal prosecution cases brought before it.
Example: Federal, state, county, and municipal courts hear both civil and criminal cases.

a place to play a sport, which may be placed within a subdivision or apartment complex.
Example: Racquetball and basketball courts were built for tenant use in an apartment complex.

an open area next to or within buildings or other structures; courtyard.
Example: A court or courtyard was formed by buildings arranged in a U shape; the mall has a food court, where several food vendors offer their wares.