High Court of Justice

British

noun

(in England and Wales) one of the two divisions of the Supreme Court of Judicature See also Court of Appeal

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However, the High Court of Justice has previously ruled that the president could pardon an individual before they are convicted, if it is in the public interest or if there are extreme personal circumstances.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

DePree’s lawyer, Nick Wells, has filed a case in the High Court of Justice of England & Wales to force the Council to comply with the terms of the agreement and make the ownership transfer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Nevertheless, Wikimedia has hit a setback: London’s High Court of Justice dismissed the lawsuit this week because Ofcom hasn’t formally given Wikipedia a Category 1 status yet.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2025

This one had been allowed by the High Court of Justice after civil rights attorneys intervened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Of the superior courts, the High Court of Justice in its various divisions is a court of first instance.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

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