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Page successfully overcame the second governor’s effort and became the only justice since 1967 to be elected to the state’s high court.
—Bryna Godar, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
In 2016, President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the high court.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
The high court is deciding two cases related to Trump and his supporters’ efforts to overturn the results of the election, decisions that will affect the criminal election interference charges pending against Trump.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
Although the high court appears poised to reject a challenge to the drug's availability on procedural grounds, a new administration could take other action to curtail access to the medication.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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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 5 Jun. 2024.
Legal Definition
high court
noun1
: a court of last resort in the U.S.
especially
: supreme court
2
capitalized
: high court of justice
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