High 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.
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