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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According to Indian media, bail was granted by Delhi High Court.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
But, in July 2025, a panel of senior High Court judges ruled that the investigations carried out by MI5 suffered from "serious procedural deficiencies" and that "we cannot rely on their conclusions".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Petrie denied the allegations but was convicted of nine charges after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Last month, a decision by the Parades Commission to impose restrictions on a proposed Orange Order parade at Drumcree in Portadown was quashed in the High Court.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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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