A building or room where legal cases are heard and judged by a judge or judges.
Mahakama ya wilaya ilifunguliwa mapema asubuhi kwa kusikiliza kesi ya wizi.
— The district court opened early in the morning to hear a theft case.
Wakili aliwaeleza wateja wake mambo yote yatakayotokea ndani ya mahakama.
— The lawyer explained to his clients everything that would happen inside the courtroom.
The legal system or institution comprising judges, magistrates, and other legal officials who handle legal matters.
Mahakama ya Rufaa ilibadilisha hukumu ya mahakama ya chini.
— The Court of Appeal changed the judgment of the lower court.
Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Haki inashughulikia kesi za ukiukaji wa haki za binadamu.
— The International Court of Justice handles cases of human rights violations.