may it please the courtglossary / MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT May it please the court. An introductory phrase that lawyers use when first addressing a court, esp. when presenting oral argument to an appellate court. 词条贡献者 双语律师Shifang,知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与企业改组和重组相关的法律文件。