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courts of last resort

courts of last resort is the plural of court of last resort.

Meaning of court of last resort

Noun

court of last resort (plural courts of last resort)

  1. The final court of appeal in a jurisdiction; a supreme court.
    Synonyms:
    high court

Questions about courts of last resort

What is courts of last resort the plural of?
Courts of last resort is the plural of court of last resort.

Words near courts of last resort in the dictionary

  1. courts of equity
  2. courts of first instance
  3. courts of honor
  4. courts of honour
  5. courts of justice
  6. courts of last resort
  7. courts of law
  8. courts of public opinion
  9. courts of record
  10. courts of regard
  11. courts of second instance

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