high court

noun

Synonyms of high courtnext
: supreme court

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The high court found that the administration had not demonstrated that the president was authorized to use regular military forces to execute federal laws or that those forces were unable to carry out the mission. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college. — Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026 In an unsigned, one-line order, the high court rejected an emergency appeal from the Justice Department asking it to freeze the district court order and revive the new rules. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 The high court in recent years has grappled with numerous cases involving the rights of transgender people. — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 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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