high court

noun

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In previous cases the high court has allowed the administration to detain and deport immigrants while challenges go through the courts. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026 Two years after the Citizens United ruling, the high court upheld as constitutional the longstanding federal law barring foreign nationals from spending money directly or indirectly in any elections in the United States. Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026 The high court is expected to release rulings in every case this term, including the Watson and Barbara cases, by the end of June. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026 Still, the Alliance Defending Freedom has been successful in front of the high court, winning 16 SCOTUS cases since 2011. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 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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