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
Last month, the High Court said the opening of the facility should be halted after a rights group opened a case alleging it posed "grave and imminent risks" to public health.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Asato's legal case at the High Court was filed on Wednesday.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Washington has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts and Kenyan health minister Aden Duale told parliament he "will not stop" the quarantine centre, despite a halt order from the High Court.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“I wanted to see how you children were settling in, but I had a very difficult case in the High Court and it was taking up much of my time.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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