superior court
noun
1
: a court of general jurisdiction intermediate between the inferior courts (such as a justice of the peace court) and the higher appellate courts
2
: a court with juries having original jurisdiction
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This led to Knouse’s countersuit and harassment claim, which was dismissed by a superior court judge and upheld by the Appellate Court, before being taken up by the SJC.
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Government offices — Los Angeles city and county, national and state offices — and superior courts, libraries and schools — are normally closed for a federal holiday such as Memorial Day.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 19 May 2026
He has been endorsed by about 30 superior court or administrative law judges as well as several local law enforcement unions.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
While leading the Sacramento Kings, Brown had coached Domantas Sabonis, another big man who could also shoot and had superior court vision.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Government offices — Los Angeles city and county, national and state offices — and superior courts, libraries and schools — are normally closed for a federal holiday such as Memorial Day.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 19 May 2026
He has been endorsed by about 30 superior court or administrative law judges as well as several local law enforcement unions.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
While leading the Sacramento Kings, Brown had coached Domantas Sabonis, another big man who could also shoot and had superior court vision.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
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“Superior court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superior%20court. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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