high court

noun

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But his bid to overturn his conviction could land at the high court alongside ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon’s, which is already pending before the justices. Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2025 While a ruling from the high court justices is expected early next year, the company is making strides to alleviate the pressures in the meantime. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025 While the high court has until its June recess to hand down a ruling, tensions surrounding the tariffs are running hot—and not just in Washington. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025 The high court asked both sides to explain their interpretation of language in the statute that gives the president the authority to federalize the Guard, and a decision could come any day, Nunn said. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 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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