high court

noun

Examples of high court in a Sentence

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Rather than hear the San Diego magazine-capacity case on its merits, the high court vacated the 9th Circuit’s ruling that upheld the law and ordered it to reconsider the case using the new Bruen standard. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 The high court has previously issued guidelines on the state-secrets privilege, if the government takes that approach, the lawyers said. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 The other cases not yet at the high court remain in earlier stages. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025 Legal experts believe the case could ultimately be destined for the high court, which would have authority to overturn its own precedent. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high court

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Apr. 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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