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Word: United States Supreme Court

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The United States Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States. It has the final say on legal issues and can review decisions made by lower courts. This means that if there is a disagreement about a law or a legal decision, the Supreme Court can decide what the law really means.

Usage Instructions:

• You can refer to it simply as "the Supreme Court" when the context is clear.
• It is often mentioned in discussions about laws, rights, and important legal cases.

Example:

• "The United States Supreme Court ruled that everyone has the right to free speech."

Advanced Usage:

• The Supreme Court can also be involved in deciding cases that relate to the Constitution, which is the main document that outlines the laws and principles of the United States government.
• It has nine justices (judges), and their decisions can have a big impact on American society.

Word Variants:

• Justice: A member of the Supreme Court is called a "justice."
• Judicial: Related to the courts; for example, "judicial review" is the process by which the Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of laws.

Different Meanings:

• The phrase "Supreme Court" can refer to the highest court in other countries, but when we say "United States Supreme Court," we are specifically talking about the highest court in the U.S.

Synonyms:

• High Court
• Supreme Judicial Court (in some contexts, but this may refer to other countries)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms directly related to the Supreme Court, but you might hear phrases like:
  • "Take it to the Supreme Court" - This means to appeal a case to the highest court for a final decision.

Summary:

The United States Supreme Court is a very important institution in American law. It helps to interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly.

Academic

Noun

1. the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation

Synonyms

• Supreme Court
• Supreme Court of the United States
• United States Supreme Court