Supreme Court

See also: supreme court

English

Proper noun

Supreme Court

1. The highest court in a legal jurisdiction.
   • 1915 October 26, “WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.”, in New York Times:

     The first Indian woman who ever appeared before the Supreme Court as a lawyer was admitted to practice there today.

   1. (Canada) The Supreme Court of Canada.

      Synonym: SCC

   2. (US) The highest Federal court of the United States, ("the Supreme Court").

      Synonym: SCOTUS

   3. (US) The state court in many states of the United States, usually but not necessarily the highest court in that state.

Derived terms

• Supreme Kangaroo Court (humorous, derogatory)

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