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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
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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 16 Jun. 2024.
Legal Definition
high court
noun1
: a court of last resort in the U.S.
especially
: supreme court
2
capitalized
: high court of justice
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