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 case called at a virtual hearing at the High Court in Glasgow earlier.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
In the High Court, lawyers for Yugraneft argued the case should be heard in London, and that Tenenbaum, who was based there at the time, must have been aware of the dilution of Yugraneft's interest.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
After Mandela was elected president in South Africa’s first democratic elections, he personally nominated Pillay in 1995 to serve as a judge on the High Court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Special correspondent Lucy Manning is outside the High Court and explains what we know about the ruling.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Roiben’s joining the High Court of Elfhame is widely considered to be a masterstroke of diplomacy, negotiated by Prince Dain against Madoc’s wishes.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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