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high court

NOUN
highest court of law
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The speed of that reversal makes it tempting to see the latest ruling as a district judge thumbing her nose at the high court.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

The high court made clear, however, that it was not weighing in on the substance or merits of the rules themselves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The temporary order from the high court gives justices more time to deliberate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The appeals court temporarily paused its ruling, giving the administration time to seek relief from the high court.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

In each case, the high court had cited the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution, which bans “cruel and unusual” punishment.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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