They’re sought in court Crossword Clue

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They’re sought in court Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOUGHT (adjective)
1. being searched for
COURT (noun)
1. Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
2. a room in which a lawcourt sits
COURT (verb)
1. seek someone’s favor
2. make amorous advances towards

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