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high court
n.
See Supreme Court.
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High Court
n
1. (Law)
a. (in England and Wales) a shortened form of High Court of Justice
b. (in Scotland) a shortened form of High Court of Justiciary
2. (Law) (in Australia) the highest court of appeal, deciding esp constitutional issues
3. (Law) (in New Zealand) a court of law inferior to the Court of Appeal. Formerly called: Supreme Court
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High′ Court′
n.
2. a superior court.
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high court
- A supreme court of justice.See also related terms for justice.
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Noun | 1. | high court - the highest court in most states of the United States court, judicature, tribunal - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
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