court of last resort

court of last re·​sort
: a court of final appeal in a jurisdiction see also court of appeals, supreme court, supreme court of appeals, supreme judicial court

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“Court of last resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/court%20of%20last%20resort. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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