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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During a two-day hearing at the High Court earlier this week, barristers for the MoJ said the Parole Board had failed to assess Razzell's risk properly and called for the decision to be reversed.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Sentencing Gartshore at the High Court in Edinburgh, judge Simon Collins KC described the case as "uniquely disturbing and distressing".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“The falsity of this document has been proven,” Albania’s High Court ruled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
So, with the investigation seemingly at a standstill, Abadigga's brother took his case to the Johannesburg High Court.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“I wanted to see how you children were settling in, but I had a very difficult case in the High Court and it was taking up much of my time.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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