High Court

noun

1. Supreme Court.
2. a superior court.

High Court

noun

1. 1. (in England and Wales) a shortened form of High Court of Justice
   2. (in Scotland) a shortened form of High Court of Justiciary
2. (in Australia) the highest court of appeal, deciding esp constitutional issues
3. (in New Zealand) a court of law inferior to the Court of Appeal Formerly calledSupreme Court

Word History and Origins

Origin of High Court¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

In July this year, a High Court judge granted a rare provisional injunction, meaning Mr Crisp would be removed immediately pending the full civil trial.

From BBC

After the jury returned its verdict, High Court judge Mr Justice Neil Garnham told Jeff: "I am obliged by law to impose a life sentence on you. I will have to fix a minimum term for you to serve."

From BBC

Republicans currently control the high court and the Court of Appeals.

From Slate

That’s because the GOP majority on the high court largely serves as the Legislature’s rubber stamp.

From Slate

They can speak out against the stealing of the high court election, as well as this voter suppression bill that could help Republicans steal future elections.

From Slate

Related Words

• superior court
• trial court