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Page successfully overcame the second governor’s effort and became the only justice since 1967 to be elected to the state’s high court.
—Bryna Godar, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
In 2016, President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the high court.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 18 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 31 May. 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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