courthouse
noun
court·house
ˈkȯrt-ˌhau̇s 
1
a
: a building in which courts of law are regularly held
b
: the principal building in which county offices are housed
2
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Congress must increase the number of marshals assigned to protect judges, boost funding for courthouse security, and strengthen legislation to shield judges’ home addresses from public view.
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
Several journalists followed the woman outside the courthouse hoping to get a quote.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 June 2025
Those who suffered injuries had been standing outside the courthouse.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2025
Paez’s plea hearing occurred May 20 at the San Diego federal courthouse, records show.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
Several journalists followed the woman outside the courthouse hoping to get a quote.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 June 2025
Those who suffered injuries had been standing outside the courthouse.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2025
Paez’s plea hearing occurred May 20 at the San Diego federal courthouse, records show.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025
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“Courthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courthouse. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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courthouse
noun
court·house
ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌhau̇s
ˈkȯ(ə)rt-
: a building in which courts of law are held or county offices are located
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