high court

noun

Synonyms of high courtnext
: supreme court

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The state's high court also upheld the Fifth Judicial District Court’s ruling that surveillance video showing Trevizo inside the hospital and any body camera footage captured by police were also not admissible in court. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The July 2026 poll revealed that 33% of Americans approve of the high court, a record low for the 26-year poll. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The high court will again focus on Illinois next session, examining whether Cook County's assault weapons ban is constitutional. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Mehmet Eser | Anadolu | Getty Images The Supreme Court's job approval rating among all Americans has hit a record low, as support for the high court by Republicans sharply dropped in 2026, a new Gallup poll has found. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high court

Word History

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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