From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishHigh CourtˌHigh ˈCourt noun [countable usually singular] SCLa court of law that is at a higher level than ordinary courts and that can be asked to change the decisions of a lower court
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High Court• He can bring proceedings for a High Court injunction to stop the publication of a misleading advertisement.• Initially only the High Court had jurisdiction to award provisional damages.• She could apply to the magistrates or the High Court for an order in her favour.• Mr McNally said a bail application would be made to the High Court on Friday.• The third category for the purposes of review was the High Court.• The High Court is a court of first instance which has unlimited jurisdiction.From Longman Business DictionaryHigh CourtˈHigh Court [singular]LAW1an important court in London, that deals mainly with CIVIL (=not criminal) cases for England and WalesA top sportswoman was awarded £230,981 damages in the High Court yesterday after being knocked down by a motorcycle.2an important court in Scotland for criminal and CIVIL casesA man who was caught in possession of a stolen famous painting has been jailed for 18 months at the High Court in Edinburgh. → court 