high court

noun

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The nation’s high court did not weigh in on any other states’ versions of the law. Kevin Fixler january 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026 The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor. Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 But the high court ruled that if an engineering student or a band major could make money for endorsements, or a host of other things, then athletes should be treated no differently. Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026 The rare decision by the high court affirms a prior decision by the trial court in which Meija was convicted and clears the way for the woman, who has spent the past two decades in prison, to apply for restitution from the state. Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 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 29 Jan. 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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