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Meanings of high court in English

The highest court in most states of the United States.

Usage of high court in English
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Beijing's public security bureau referred questions today to the Beijing high court.
The Guardian
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He said he would likely appeal the case to the high court.
Reuters
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However, the high court has also been assertive in protecting religious freedom.
Reuters
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Last week, the high court granted a request to fast-track that case.
Reuters
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We therefore funded his high court action and will fund the appeal.
The Guardian
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Previous high court care cases have been heard anonymously behind closed doors.
The Guardian
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A high court has twice ordered the police to set him free.
Reuters
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The matter could reach the high court as soon as late 2014.
Reuters
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Those will continue to be heard in the district or high court.
Radio NZ
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Abortion rights advocates urged the high court not to take the case.
Reuters
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The high court ruled against the administration in the two earlier cases.
Reuters
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One reason might be the rarefied nature of the high court's work.
Reuters
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He confirmed, however, that Sisu have appealed against the high court judgment.
The Guardian
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The proportion was even higher for high court and appeal court judges.
The Guardian
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Government attorneys urged the high court to uphold the mandate as constitutional.
Reuters
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Hong Kong's high court extended an order restricting protests at the airport.
Reuters
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