high court

noun

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But in the more than two decades since that decision, the composition of the high court has changed considerably. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 May 2026 The boycott comes as civil rights activists have mobilized across the South to protest redistricting plans by Republican state legislatures that eliminate majority-Black congressional districts after the high court's ruling. ABC News, 19 May 2026 The country’s high court has acquitted the Colombian singer of tax fraud and ordered the treasury to repay the money to her, with interest. Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026 In dissents from Monday's order, Jackson pointed out the high court's ruling in the Callais case did not address the legal question of Section 2's enforceability by private individuals and groups. Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high court

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high court was in the 14th century

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“High court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20court. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Legal Definition

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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