Supreme Court Of The United States (Noun)
Meaning
The highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Supreme Court of the United States has the authority to interpret laws and decide on the constitutionality of federal and state laws.
- In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.
- She has always been interested in becoming a lawyer, and her dream is to one day argue a case before the Supreme Court of the United States.
- The Supreme Court of the United States hears cases involving state and federal laws that affect millions of Americans every year.
- A 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States secured a major victory for civil rights advocates across the nation.