Definitions

1. noun

A building that houses the offices and courtroom of a local government, especially one that has jurisdiction over a city or town.

“The lawyer stood before the judge in the courthouse, ready to present her case.”

2. noun

The building or institution in which a court sits.

“The courthouse was a beautiful example of colonial architecture.”

3. verb

To send or take someone or something to a courthouse, especially to testify or be tried.

“The victim was courthouse-bound after witnessing the crime.”