supreme court

noun, often capitalized S&C

: the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state

Full Definition of SUPREME COURT

: the highest judicial tribunal in a political unit (as a nation or state)

: a court of original jurisdiction in New York state subordinate to a final court of appeals

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SUPREME COURT Defined for Kids

noun , often cap

: the highest court of law in the United States or in many of its states

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