高裁
Meanings
1
High Court; high court of appeal
abbreviation
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.
Usage patterns
- 〈高裁〉に控訴するto appeal to the High Court
The defendant, dissatisfied with the ruling, appealed to the High Court.
- 〈高裁〉の判決the High Court's ruling
The High Court's ruling is expected to be handed down next week.
- 〈高裁〉で争うto fight (a case) at the High Court
This case will be contested at the High Court.