high court

noun

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Despite the high court's ruling on May 13, Murdaugh will likely not be released from behind bars anytime soon. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision. David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Still, the board had emphasized after that high court decision that its positions were recommendations, not orders. Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026 The high court’s Louisiana ruling provided fuel for Republicans to intensify their redistricting efforts. ABC News, 11 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 14 May. 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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