high court

noun

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An appeal to the high court is expected in the coming months, possibly in late summer. CBS News, 27 May 2026 The high court found that the tariffs exceeded what IEEPA permitted the president to do. Steve Kopack, NBC news, 27 May 2026 Four groups, one from each of those religions, filed a brief urging the high court to take up the USCCB’s case, warning that keeping the lower court rulings in place could lead to infringements on religious autonomy for other religions. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 Justices on the high court are expected to make decisions in these and many more cases before the term ends by July. Andrew Rice The Center Square, Arkansas Online, 24 May 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 1 Jun. 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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