court costs

noun

Expenses other than attorney's fees associated with the prosecution or defense of a lawsuit for which, in some jurisdictions, the prevailing party may demand repayment.

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Meanings

nouncourt costs pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlylawExpenses other than attorney's fees associated with the prosecution or defense of a lawsuit for which, in some jurisdictions, the prevailing party may demand repayment.

Translations

Māori utu whakawā
  • utu whakawāTranslations
Polish koszty sądowe
  • koszty sądoweTranslations
Romanian cheltuieli de judecată
  • cheltuieli de judecatăTranslations
Spanish litisexpensas
  • litisexpensasTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

court costs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/court%20costs

MLA

“court costs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/court%20costs. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “court costs,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/court%20costs.

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