State Supreme Court
/ˈsteɪt ˈsuːpriːm kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) The highest judicial authority within a U.S. state, primarily responsible for final appellate review of state law and constitutional issues.
The State Supreme Court ruled that the statute was unconstitutional.
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- state supreme court
- state supreme courts
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Commentary
Typically, the State Supreme Court serves as the court of last resort for state law matters, distinct from federal courts.
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