High Court
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(in England and Wales) a shortened form of High Court of Justice
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(in Scotland) a shortened form of High Court of Justiciary
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(in Australia) the highest court of appeal, deciding esp constitutional issues
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Formerly called: Supreme Court. (in New Zealand) a court of law inferior to the Court of Appeal
Etymology
Origin of High Court
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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The force had indicated that its officers would be unlikely to make arrests after a High Court judgement in February ruled the government's ban of the group under anti-terror legislation was unlawful.
From BBC
In a High Court ruling last month, three senior judges ruled that while Palestine Action had used criminality to promote its aims, its activities had not crossed the very high bar to make it a terrorist organisation.
From BBC
Earlier this month, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring said the cases would be delayed until after the High Court Appeal over the ban is heard.
From BBC
But the high court said that is not enough to establish liability for copyright infringement.
From Los Angeles Times
High court sides with the entertainment industry in the fight against illegal file sharing.
From Los Angeles Times
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