mahkemede

Mahkemede is a Turkish locative form meaning “in court” or “at court.” It is formed from the noun mahkeme (court) plus the locative suffix -de, with vowel harmony producing mahkemede. It is used to indicate where an action takes place within a legal setting or in courtroom proceedings.

Grammar and related forms: The locative suffix -de attaches to a noun to denote location. Since mahkeme ends with a vowel, the form is mahkemede (no apostrophe). Related forms include mahkemece (by the court or as per the court), mahkemeye (to the court), and mahkemeden (from the court). These forms allow speakers to express jurisdiction, authority, or direction in reference to legal processes.

Usage in context: Mahkemede is common in legal discourse and everyday language about trials. Examples include “Şahitler mahkemede ifade verdi” (The witnesses testified in court) and “Mahkemede karar verildi” (A ruling was given in court). The form balances with other case endings to fit various verbs and constructions.

Etymology and scope: The word mahkeme derives from Turkish, with roots in Arabic or Persian meaning a place of judgment. The suffix system used with mahkeme is standard Turkish grammar, allowing precise indication of location, agency, or direction in relation to legal institutions. In broader Turkish legal language, mahkemede and mahkemece are common, alongside phrases like “yargı,” “savunma,” and “itiraz.”