This is the 1154th most frequent Polish word.
sądem
"Sądem" means "court" (as in a judicial court) in English.
Here, 'sądem' refers to the courthouse or judicial building, indicating a location.
Spotkaliśmy się pod sądem w centrum miasta.
We met under the courthouse in the city center.
Here, 'sądem' represents the institutional court itself, specifically the supreme court.
Wyrok został wydany przez sądem najwyższym.
The verdict was delivered by the supreme court.
In this sentence, 'sądem' denotes someone's judgment or opinion.