supreme court

noun

Definition of supreme courtnext
as in high court
the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state Supreme Court justices

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Recent Examples of supreme court The supreme courts of Michigan, Ohio and Oklahoma have all prohibited seizing private property to give it to another private party purely for economic development. — Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Kansas governors appoint supreme court justices from a short list of three candidates vetted by a commission composed of members representing specific geographic areas of the state. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 But Germany’s supreme court previously has set a very high bar for banning parties. — David Keyton, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026 The petition points back to a 2022 decision by the state supreme court. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for supreme court
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  • In its release, the Illinois high court noted Evans’ work establishing the county’s restorative justice courts, which handle some low-level cases outside the traditional courtroom in the hopes of rehabilitating defendants.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In February, Reyes had paused the administration’s decision ending TPS for the Haitian immigrants, setting the stage for the high court’s 6-3 ruling overturning both her and a federal appeals court.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Employment tribunal cases involving neurodivergent conditions rose by 95% between 2020 and 2025, including a 19% rise in the final year.
    — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This includes a High Court lawsuit claiming breach of contract, as well as an employment tribunal for wrongful dismissal and gender discrimination.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Visitors ages 21 and older can also enjoy libations from the donation bar.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Each apartment opens to a private terrace with alfresco dining and lounging areas, a bar/café, and an ocean-facing infinity pool.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
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