superior court

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noun
  1. the court of general jurisdiction found in many states of the United States.

  2. any court that has general jurisdiction above other courts.

Origin of superior court

1
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90

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British Dictionary definitions for superior court

superior court

noun
  1. (in England) a higher court not subject to control by any other court except by way of appeal: See also Supreme Court of Judicature

  2. US (in several states) a court of general jurisdiction ranking above the inferior courts and below courts of last resort

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