superior court

noun

1

: a court of general jurisdiction intermediate between the inferior courts (such as a justice of the peace court) and the higher appellate courts

2

: a court with juries having original jurisdiction

Examples of superior court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While every local election will look a little different, most Georgians can expect to weigh in on elections for their sheriffs, district attorneys, probate court judges, superior court clerks, representation for your school district, city council members and some mayors. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

In December, a class action lawsuit alleging wage theft was filed against the company in Sacramento superior court. —Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Appellate court judges reversed the most serious charge against him, finding that a superior court judge failed to hold a hearing to establish the scientific legitimacy of Shotspotter gunfire detectors. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026

In Massachusetts at the time, rates started at $65 for district court cases, $85 for superior court cases (excluding homicides), and $120 for homicide cases. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for superior court

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• distort
• escort
• exhort
• extort

Legal Definition

superior court

noun

often capitalized S&C

1

: a court of general jurisdiction intermediate between the inferior courts and the higher appellate courts

2

: a court having original jurisdiction and conducting jury trials