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 资深译员Chris,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与卫星及航天技术诉讼有关的法律文件。