high court

noun

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In 2022, the NFL appealed to Nevada’s high court after a judge in Las Vegas rejected league bids to dismiss Gruden’s claim outright or to order out-of-court talks through an arbitration process that could be overseen by Goodell. Mark Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025 The high court did not take up the appeal after a district court ruled the act of recording was not protected by the First Amendment. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 In the latest survey — which sampled 1,002 U.S. adults July 7-21 — Democrats expressed their lowest-ever support for the high court. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025 The high court’s decision comes just a couple of days after the Minnesota Court of Appeals knocked back a similar challenge involving charges brought using the law. Minnesota Public Radio News, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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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