Was heißt »hofieren« auf Englisch?

Das Verb hofieren lässt sich wie folgt von Deutsch auf Englisch übersetzen:

Synonyme

The citizens go to court for justice.
What was the court's decision?
A newly arrived resident took a poultry farmer to court, claiming his cockerels crowed too early, too often, and too loudly.
The hotel has, among other things, a swimming pool and tennis court.
John challenged Tom to a fight after school by the basketball court, but Tom never showed up.
None of this will hold up in court.
Chasubles are the costume of the fools at the heavenly court.
Shortly after he recovered from his injury, Tom asked John for his formal permission to court Mary, because he felt that to do otherwise would be dishonorable.
The Trump administration has thrown out Obama-era rules that expanded federal protection of waterways from pollution, a move environmentalists say they will challenge in court.
Anything you say can be used against you in court.
The ball's in your court.
Tom was court-martialed.
Tom was dressed as a court jester.
Tom is the court jester.
The ball is in your court.
Tom was exonerated by the court.
The case was settled out of court.
Due to Tom's behavior, the court is convinced that Mary's account is accurate.
The court's decision could be announced today.
I'll see you in court.