High Court; high court of appeal
Abbreviation of 高等裁判所. In Japan, this refers to a high court that hears appeals; common in news and legal contexts.
See also: 高等裁判所
The High Court overturned the first-instance ruling.
The defense appealed to the High Court.
The defendant, dissatisfied with the ruling, appealed to the High Court.
The High Court's ruling is expected to be handed down next week.
This case will be contested at the High Court.