high court

noun

Examples of high court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the 6-3 decision, the high court found the state law didn’t violate federal rights to association. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024 That law would become a key factor in the high court’s deliberations. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024 However, the high court only deals with matters of federal or constitutional law, so Trump’s legal team must make an argument that its case concerns such a law, Wermiel said. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024 There are currently two cases pending before the high court that involve those issues. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 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

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 12 Jun. 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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