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hold court

To convene or preside over a trial or other legal proceeding in a court of law.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'hold court':

hold courtTo preside in a formal manner over an official assembly of courtiers and others in which entertainment is presented or affairs of state are considered.
hold courtTo serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.
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