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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Ultimately, the superior court remanded the case back to the board of labor relations, which, having already ruled against her and joined the case against her on appeal, will now hear Ms. Williamson’s case again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Any interested party — a hospital, nursing home, social worker, adult protective services, friend or relative — can file a formal petition with the local probate or superior court.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
After attending law school, Gonzalez Rogers spent more than a decade in private practice, achieving the status of partner in her law firm before then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed her as a local superior court judge.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
A superior court granted their resentencing petition in May, paving the way for the parole hearings this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 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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