Definitions for superior court
su·pe·rior court

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1. superior courtnoun

   any court that has jurisdiction above an inferior court

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1. superior court

   Superior court refers to a higher level court system within a jurisdiction that hears cases of greater seriousness and complexity than lower courts. It often serves as an appellate court for judgments made in lower courts. Its decisions can only be appealed to the Supreme Court or other designated appeal courts. Superior courts can also have original jurisdiction to hear major civil and criminal cases. Its exact roles and powers can vary based on the specific legal system of the jurisdiction.

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1. Superior court

   In common law systems, a superior court is a court of general competence which typically has unlimited jurisdiction with regard to civil and criminal legal cases. A superior court is "superior" relative to a court with limited jurisdiction, which is restricted to civil cases involving monetary amounts with a specific limit, or criminal cases involving offenses of a less serious nature. A superior court may hear appeals from lower courts.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superior court in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superior court in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of superior court in a Sentence

1. Lisa Shelkrot:

   Ezra Miller pled guilty this morning to a misdemeanor unlawful trespass in Vermont Superior Court and accepted the conditions imposed by the court, ezra would like to thank the court and the community for their trust and patience throughout this process and would once again like to acknowledge the love and support they have received from their family and friends, who continue to be a vital presence in their ongoing mental health.

2. Jeffrey Harris:

   He's been arguing for 50 years that he got an unfair trial -- the court agreed with him. This is in no small part due to an amazing person who came forward and said she might have gotten the wrong guy in 1973, we really appreciate the work the DA's office did, the consideration of Judge Roach, and the superior court. We're really happy with this outcome.

3. Billy Brown attorney:

   Mr. Brown [ is ] not the first person to come before the court with significant medical problems, Juneau Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg said, according to the Alaska Dispatch News. Billy Brown issued a statement to FOX411 regarding Billy Brown sentencing. Alaska’s dividend program has specific requirements for the length of time in the state, and the reasons for being out of Alaska.

4. Joe Grace:

   The Superior Court has agreed with our office that it was proper for the court below to reject Sanduskys claims, we look forward to appearing for the new sentencing proceedings and arguing to the court as to why this convicted sex offender should remain behind bars for a long time.

5. Chase Scolnick:

   As Orange County Superior Court observed, Bill Gross's conduct was' defiant and contemptuous,' and Amy Gross's testimony was' preposterous' and' lacking in credibility,' hopefully, the Court's ruling of a five-day jail sentence causes The Grosses to finally realize The Grosses billions do not mean they are above the law.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=superior court