superior court
Americannoun
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the court of general jurisdiction found in many states of the United States.
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any court that has general jurisdiction above other courts.
noun
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(in England) a higher court not subject to control by any other court except by way of appeal See also Supreme Court of Judicature
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(in several states) a court of general jurisdiction ranking above the inferior courts and below courts of last resort
Etymology
Origin of superior court
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90
Example Sentences
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But it’s the i7 that delivers a more comprehensive luxury experience by way of its superior comfort and design.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023
The QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones have unparallelled noise-cancelling abilities and superior comfort.
From Golf Digest • Dec. 17, 2018
The Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask promises and delivers total darkness, superior comfort, and customizable straps.
From Slate • Aug. 18, 2018
With such high fare differentials, customers expect value for money — not just superior comfort and service, but also the flexibility to change a reservation or itinerary at the last minute.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2010
He was a white-moustached old gentleman, who had never been able to abandon his pince-nez for the superior comfort of spectacles, even in the privacy of his own library.
From The Rise of Silas Lapham by Howells, William Dean
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