as in high court
the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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The state's supreme court previously ruled that Catholic Charities, operated by the Diocese of Superior in northwest Wisconsin, was not exempt from paying an unemployment tax like the larger Catholic Church is.
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The supreme court, historically reluctant to bar parties, gave him a pass.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Related: Supreme Court to decide if challenge to Illinois' grace period for mail-in ballots can proceed
Pennsylvania Democrats countered that the 2024 ruling by the state supreme court was consistent with the text of state election law and with the intent of the legislators who set the rules.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In a statement, Cuba’s supreme court said the two violated the terms of their release and local courts revoked their parole.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The supreme court, historically reluctant to bar parties, gave him a pass.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Related: Supreme Court to decide if challenge to Illinois' grace period for mail-in ballots can proceed
Pennsylvania Democrats countered that the 2024 ruling by the state supreme court was consistent with the text of state election law and with the intent of the legislators who set the rules.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In a statement, Cuba’s supreme court said the two violated the terms of their release and local courts revoked their parole.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
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The decision came as a result of one of many emergency applications filed by the Trump administration, which has turned frequently to the high court’s mechanism for expedited relief, where the case is not decided on the merits.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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The high court's order clears the way for the Trump administration to resume its efforts to reorganize and scale back the federal government, which has been led by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
July 8,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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This would be lawless, since the United States has refused to join the tribunal, and Netanyahu is not accused of committing any crimes here.—
Eugene Kontorovich,
National Review,
3 July 2025
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The tribunal has so far issued three arrest warrants for Hasina, including charges of crimes against humanity linked to the July violence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 July 2025
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Expert says constitution bars deporting U.S. citizens to serve out sentences.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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On Westerdam, every deck is accessible by elevator, and accessible staterooms have wide interior and exterior doorways; showers without thresholds; grab bars; and accessible seats and room controls.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Supreme court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20court. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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