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courthouse

court·house

US/ˈkɔɹt.haʊs/ fairly common us

noun

1.

a government building that houses the offices of a county government

2.

a building that houses judicial courts

Origin

From court + house.

Phrases

  • Amelia Courthouse
  • Charlotte Court House
  • court of law
  • Gloucester Courthouse
  • King and Queen Court House
  • Spotsylvania Courthouse
  • Washington Court House

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