lawcourt
nounUK /ˈlɔː.kɔːt/
US /ˈlɑː.kɔːrt/
A place where a judge decides if someone did something wrong.
The man had to go to the lawcourt to talk to the judge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The building where legal cases are heard.
The new lawcourt was built next to the police station.
3. The group of people, including the judge, who decide a case.
The whole lawcourt listened carefully to the witness.
4. A session or meeting where a case is judged.
Her lawcourt hearing is set for Monday morning.