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 法律翻译家欣,毕业于德国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与体育诉讼有关的法律文件。