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superior court

/suːˈpɪəriər kɔːrt/

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/suːˈpɪəriər kɔːrt/C1formallegal
  • ruСуд общей юрисдикции, который рассматривает серьезные гражданские и уголовные дела, обычно находящийся выше судов низшей инстанции, но ниже апелляционного суда в судебной иерархии.

A court of general jurisdiction that handles serious civil and criminal cases, typically above lower courts but below an appellate court in the judicial hierarchy.

  1. Higher-level courtC1formal

    A court of law that has authority over lower courts and handles more serious cases or appeals.

    ruВышестоящий суд

    • The case was moved to the superior court for a final ruling.
    • Appeals from the district court are heard in the superior court.
    • The superior court judge issued a landmark decision.