high court

noun

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Read the full story to find out which names are in the mix, including one high-level state official who has floated a trial balloon to land a seat on the high court, and proposals to reduce the political overtones to the judge selection process. Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 The effort drew scrutiny from California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), who asked the state’s high court to intervene. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026 The win cements a 5-2 majority for liberals on the Wisconsin high court. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 The proposal deal, according to Dayton’s testimony, involved Lambert installing Windelle Coq-Thélot, a judge on Haiti’s high court and close ally of Badio, as president, in exchange for making Lambert prime minister. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 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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