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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According to Indian media, bail was granted by Delhi High Court.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Timothy Otty KC, representing MI5, announced the position during a High Court hearing in London on Friday.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Barker, Massey and Gregory were officers or senior operations managers at Southern Water at the time of the alleged offences, a previous High Court ruling states.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The High Court also heard earlier this year that there were no plans by the Department for Communities to implement an Irish language strategy before the next assembly election.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Changelings have been brought to the High Court before, but none of them has been raised like Gentry.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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