base court
The term "base court" has historical significance in both architectural and legal contexts, often referring to secondary or inferior parts of structures or institutions.
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Definition
C1Architecture
(historical)The secondary or rear courtyard of a large house or the outer court of a castle.
Example
- The servants gathered in the base court to perform their daily tasks.
- The base court of the castle was bustling with activity as preparations for the feast were underway.
C2Law
(historical, legal)An inferior court of law that does not maintain official records of its proceedings.
Example
- Cases of minor offenses were often handled in the base court.
- The base court's decisions could be appealed to higher courts for a more formal judgment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "base court":
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