high court

noun

Synonyms of high courtnext
: supreme court

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The appeal marks the third time the administration has asked the high court to intervene. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 In a unanimous decision, the Missouri high court allowed a referendum on the gerrymandered congressional map lawmakers passed in 2025 to be on the November ballot. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The high court denied the defense's emergency request, leading Sullivan to declare a mistrial. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 The agency did so just before the high court ruling came down, prompting Democrats and voting rights groups to swiftly re-file their lawsuits. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high court

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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

noun
1
: a court of last resort in the U.S.
especially : supreme court
2
capitalized : high court of justice

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