Higher Court
/ˈhaɪər kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court with authority to review decisions made by lower courts, typically having appellate jurisdiction.
The defendant appealed the case to a higher court for reconsideration.
Forms
- higher courts
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Commentary
The term 'higher court' usually denotes courts exercising appellate jurisdiction but can include courts of greater authority in a given hierarchy; always specify the context when drafting.
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