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hold court
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What does hold court mean?
hold court
verb
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(of a king or other high-ranking aristocrat) To preside in a formal manner over an official assembly of courtiers and others in which entertainment is presented or affairs of state are considered.
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(legal, of a judge or equivalent official) To convene or preside over a trial or other legal proceeding in a court of law.
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To serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.
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