high court

noun

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Lawyers on both sides have urged the high court to establish a clear right to a verbatim record in civil hearings. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 O'Connor would become the first woman justice to serve on the high court. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026 The high court ruled earlier this week that Trump could not fire Cook for now because her legal challenge against her firing is still playing out. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The center was scheduled to open in late May but was blocked by a Kenyan high court after locals protested. Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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