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On April 2, the state high court will hear oral arguments not on reparations but simply for the right to go to trial to argue for reparations.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The high court considered in October whether Republican lawmakers impermissibly used race as the predominant factor when drawing the lines for Congressional District 1, and had been asked by GOP legislative leaders and the NAACP to issue its ruling by Jan. 1.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Ohio Republicans have controlled the majority of seats on the seven-member high court since 1986.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024
But the high court let some provisions stand, including one that allowed police to question a person about their immigration status.
—Nick Miroff, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
But the high court didn't rule on the merits of the case.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Mar. 2024
The high court voted 5-1 in support of the city, noting state law gives charter cities autonomy over issues of municipal concern.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
Taylor Wilson: And has the high court considered mifepristone before?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
In a ruling issued in London on Tuesday, two high court judges said that Assange will not be immediately extradited to the United States.
—Dell Cameron Matt Burgess, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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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 Apr. 2024.
Legal Definition
high court
noun1
: a court of last resort in the U.S.
especially
: supreme court
2
capitalized
: high court of justice
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