court

noun
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.(social) Royal society.Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someoneThe administration of law.A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games

verb
To seek to achieve or win.To risk (a consequence, usually negative).To try to win a commitment to marry from.To engage in behavior leading to mating.To attempt to attract.To attempt to gain alliance with.To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.To engage in courtship behavior.To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.