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the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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Recent Examples of supreme courts
Under the federal constitution, states and their supreme courts are the ultimate judges of state law.
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Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Under the federal constitution, states and their supreme courts are the ultimate judges of state law.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The professional embarrassments even take place at the level of state supreme courts.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In contrast to the Second Circuit, the Eighth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits, and several state supreme courts all have held that confrontation requires face-to-face confrontation.
—Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Under the federal constitution, states and their supreme courts are the ultimate judges of state law.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The professional embarrassments even take place at the level of state supreme courts.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In contrast to the Second Circuit, the Eighth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits, and several state supreme courts all have held that confrontation requires face-to-face confrontation.
—Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme courts
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But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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The position will also represent the department in front of administrative tribunals such as the State Personnel Board and the California Department of Human Resources as well as assist the attorney general’s office on civil litigation matters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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With dozens of restaurants and bars in the complex there’s everything from burgers and pizza by the pool to artful Italian plates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Supreme courts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20courts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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