COURTS

An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

"The girls were playing in the court."

(social) Royal society.

Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone

To seek to achieve or win.

"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

"He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

To try to win a commitment to marry from.