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High Court

American  

noun

  1. Supreme Court.

  2. a superior court.

High Court British  

noun

    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. Formerly called: Supreme Court.  (in New Zealand) a court of law inferior to the Court of Appeal

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Etymology

Origin of High Court

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

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A High Court injunction was granted at the end of May to stop striking bin workers from delaying bin lorries leaving depots in Birmingham.

From BBC

But in the “switch in time that saved nine,” the high court reversed course, upholding minimum wage.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Israel's High Court of Justice has previously ruled that the president could pardon an individual before they are convicted if it is in the public interest or if there are extreme personal circumstances.

From BBC

He has the right to appeal against the decision to the High Court within 28 days.

From BBC

Taylor will be sentenced at the High Court in Stirling in January.

From BBC

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