Supreme Court Procedures

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noun a writ or order by which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court

  • The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the lower court's decision.
  • The Supreme Court decided to take up the case for review.
  • The Supreme Court said, 'We'll check it out.'
  • The Supreme Court's decision to grant certiorari shed light on the importance of the case.