high court

noun

Examples of high court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although the high court appears poised to reject a challenge to the drug's availability on procedural grounds, a new administration could take other action to curtail access to the medication. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 May 2024 If that court refuses to lift the gag order, Trump’s lawyers want permission to take their appeal to the state’s high court. Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for high court 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high court was in the 14th century

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“High court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20court. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

high court

noun
1
: a court of last resort in the U.S.
especially : supreme court
2
capitalized : high court of justice

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