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High Court

American  

noun

  1. Supreme Court.

  2. a superior court.

High Court British  

noun

    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

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The judge, Lord Harrower, deferred sentence on the youth for the preparation of a report until next month at the High Court in Dundee, and he will be detained in a secure unit until then.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The Bondi Beach inquiry is led by Virginia Bell, a widely respected former High Court judge.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The interim report by former High Court judge Virginia Bell gave 14 recommendations although five of them remain confidential due to national security concerns.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The High Court case did not consider what happened to Kathleen Stock, but rather university policy documents.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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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