High Court

American  

noun

1. Supreme Court.

2. a superior court.

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High Court British  

noun

1. 1. (in England and Wales) a shortened form of High Court of Justice

   2. (in Scotland) a shortened form of High Court of Justiciary

2. (in Australia) the highest court of appeal, deciding esp constitutional issues

3. Formerly called: Supreme Court.  (in New Zealand) a court of law inferior to the Court of Appeal

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Etymology

Origin of High Court

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has failed to serve a defence or to respond to this application and has breached multiple further orders. It appears unlikely to participate in the claim," the High Court judge concluded.

From BBC

The high court said the license terms last granted to the Hong Kong firm in 2021 violate Panama’s constitution.

From The Wall Street Journal

The state’s high court handed down a decision Monday that vacated court fines for an alleged prison gang leader, setting a precedent that advocates said will help indigent defendants in other cases.

From Los Angeles Times

He also reported colleagues to the police over claims of overspending on election expenses, which saw two Reform councillors and their agent go to the High Court to successfully clear their names.

From BBC

The Indian families of the crew members have approached the Delhi high court, asking it to issue urgent directions to the government to secure consular access and ensure their safe return.

From BBC

Related Words

• superior court
• trial court