courthouse
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/ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
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/ˈkɔːthaʊs/
A building where legal cases are heard and decided.
The courthouse is a tall, imposing building in the center of town.
A building that houses a local government's administrative offices.
The courthouse is the place where you can pay your taxes and attend court hearings.