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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In May, the California Supreme Court ordered the attorney general’s office to respond to the arguments and assigned the case to a superior court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The eventual trial in the superior court tax division in 2024 lasted four days, with 10 witnesses and 200 exhibits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Typically, the state court — a probate court or superior court — has the power to appoint a guardian/conservator to look after his interests.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
During a hearing at Los Angeles County superior court, the brothers apologised for their actions.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
Several ran for public office, and there were two superior court justices, one municipal court judge, two members of the California state legislature, and one prominent state official.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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