One who goes to court? (7)

I believe the answer is:

admirer

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'one who goes to court?' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

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(Other definitions for admirer that I've seen before include "Married to one who thinks highly of" , "Married (anag) -- lover" , "Hopeful lover?" , "Suitor; devotee" , "sweetheart" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, the Universal and The Globe and Mail.

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