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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Construction of the facility is under a temporary pause order from Kenya's High Court -- although work has continued at the site -- and it has been opposed by local politicians in Laikipia.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The Kenyan High Court extended a temporary halt to the US facility on Tuesday, according to rights group Katiba Institute, which filed the petition against the centre.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Under Mr. Raskin’s logic, the High Court then would need 14 Justices, which would produce 7-7 ties.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In June 2022, a subsequent High Court ruling refers to an email, dated 10 July 2020, saying the emails had been "delivered to Buckingham Palace".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“You don’t know my name either, of course. Beryl Horsepool-Worthingham. My mother was a member of parliament—Vera Bloodworthy—and my father was High Court Justice Stilton Horsepool.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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