courthouse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of courthouse
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; court, house
Example Sentences
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Leah later told a story in which the public hated Burr so much that he was pelted with “bricks, broken eggs, sticks, and tin pans” outside the courthouse.
From Literature
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However, she ordered the government to transport Singh to a courthouse to meet with his attorney, Targowski, and warned about the government’s need to address access issues.
From Los Angeles Times
Crowds filled the plaza outside the Spring Street courthouse downtown Wednesday, with lines stretched out the door to enter the building, where many had waited for hours just for a glimpse of the CEO.
From Los Angeles Times
They had camped overnight in the rain outside the courthouse to secure seats.
From Barron's
In Cape Girardeau: Set in a fictitious town called North Carthage,”Gone Girl,” starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, includes several shots of downtown, including a bar, town clock, park and courthouse.
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