high court

noun

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The high court recognized another exception in 1988, which applies to certain inferior officers who have limited duties and lack policymaking or significant administrative authority. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025 But when that might happen is up in the air, hinging on the high court’s discretion on whether to review the case, and local prosecutors’ ultimate decision on whether to pursue a second trial. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025 The high court on Tuesday issued a ruling upholding Ford's execution. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 Sign up for Axios Latino Sam Baker Jan 30, 2025 - Politics & Policy Trump vs. the courts: Two early fights set stage for many more to come President Trump is pushing legal boundaries by design — testing the limits of his own power and the willingness of a conservative high court to enhance it. Erin Doherty, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high court

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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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