In England and Wales, a lower court of law that deals with less serious offences, as well as initial hearings for serious offences prior to referring these to the Crown Court. Cases are heard by two or three magistrates, or sometimes a district judge, without a jury.

In England and Wales, a higher court of law that sits regularly in various regional locations, normally with a judge and jury. It deals with serious offences referred from magistrates' courts, as well as appeals against the decisions of magistrates' courts.

(figuratively) An occasion to defend oneself or one's opinion.

(Canada, US, dated) A motel.

plural of motor court

plural of auto court

(Canada, US, dated) A motel.

(law) One who, as a function of their professional duties, must promote the effective operation of the judicial system.

plural of Nightingale court

(UK) A temporary court in England and Wales established to deal with the backlog of legal cases brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020.