high court

noun

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But most states have already held primaries for 2026 so the high court's decision is likely to be felt more in the 2028 presidential contest or in 2031, after the next Census. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The ruling was slammed by Democrats across the nation and by the three more liberal justices on the high court, who rejected the conservative majority’s characterization that its decision upheld the Voting Rights Act rather than gutted it. Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 DeSantis’ legal counsel had expected the high court would rule that race in redistricting is always improper. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 DeSantis’ office had bet that the nation’s high court would rule against Louisiana’s district and against parts of the 61-year-old law. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high court

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high court was in the 14th century

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“High court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20court. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Legal Definition

high court

noun
1
: a court of last resort in the U.S.
especially : supreme court
2
capitalized : high court of justice

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