high court

noun

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With the high court passing on the city’s request, that leaves in place a ruling that the city violated state law and needs to update its housing plan and zone for at least 13,368 new homes this decade, including affordable options. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 Trump may be a little spoiled, as the Republican-majority high court has supported most of his positions. Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026 But the high court did not address how. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026 There’s a lot on his plate and critics are zeroing in on his mental state and behavior – including his recent tirade against the high court. Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 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 25 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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