Meaning of the word "go to court" in English

What does "go to court" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go to court

US /ɡoʊ tə kɔrt/
UK /ɡəʊ tə kɔːt/

Idiom

to take legal action against someone or something; to resolve a dispute in a court of law

Example:
They decided to go to court over the property dispute.
If we can't settle this amicably, we'll have to go to court.