county courthouse

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Noun county courthouse has 1 sense

county seat, county courthouse - the town or city that is the seat of government for a county
--₁ is a kind of seat
--₁ is a part of county

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County Courthouse

A county courthouse refers to a government building that serves as the administrative center and legal jurisdiction for a specific county.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: The physical building where county government offices and courts are located.

Sample Sentence 1: The county courthouse is an impressive structure built in the early 1900s.
Sample Sentence 2: The county courthouse is open to the public between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays.

Noun: The geographical area or district under the jurisdiction of a county court.

Sample Sentence 1: The criminal case will be heard in the county courthouse.
Sample Sentence 2: The county courthouse has jurisdiction over civil matters within its boundaries.