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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A public building housing courts of law.
2. 2
   a building that houses judicial courts wordnet
3. 3
   The public building where most American counties have their county offices. US
4. 4
   a government building that houses the offices of a county government wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

capitolcity hallcommunity centercounty buildingcounty courthousecourt

Example

More examples

""You can get it at the courthouse," the clerk added."

Etymology

From court + house.

Related phrases

Amelia CourthouseCharlotte Court HouseGloucester CourthouseKing and Queen Court HouseSpotsylvania CourthouseWashington Court House

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