high court

noun

Examples of high court in a Sentence

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The petition asking the high court to hear the case notes the split between federal appeals courts as the reason for why the justices should review the case. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025 While oral arguments are typically constrained to an hour—30 minutes for each side—the high court on Thursday ordered that the hearings will be expanded to 80 minutes. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025 The court announcements come as the high court prepares for arguments in several high-profile cases. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 The high court should issue a decision within two to three months after receiving the case, according to state bar officials. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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