Definitions

1. adjective

without a court or having no judicial power; not subject to a court’s jurisdiction

“The courtless region was not bound by the same laws as the rest of the country.”

2. adjective

having no courts or judges; lacking a system of justice

“The kingdom was once a courtless land where disputes were settled by might.”

3. noun

a place or territory that is not subject to the jurisdiction of a court

“The courtless zone was established to protect the rights of indigenous peoples.”