1 [C,U] (old-fashioned) the time when two people have a romantic relationship before they get married; the process of developing this relationship:
They married after a short courtship. * Mr Elton's courtship of Harriet
2 [U] the special way animals behave in order to attract a MATE for producing young animals:
courtship displays
3 ~ (of sb/sth) (written) the process or act of attracting a business partner, etc:
the company's courtship by the government
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