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This dimension groups courts by the country or jurisdiction whose law they apply. Wikipedia notes that a court has "the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and administer justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law," authority that is always granted by one specific jurisdiction. Browsing this way collects every court operating within the same country or jurisdiction.

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A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in most legal jurisdictions. 1
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Argentina

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1 entry

Australia

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1 entry

Bangladesh

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1 entry

Belgium

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1 entry

Bhutan

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1 entry

Canada

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1 entry

China

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1 entry

Croatia

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1 entry

Cyprus

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1 entry

Czechia

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1 entry

Denmark

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1 entry

Egypt

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1 entry

Ethiopia

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1 entry

Finland

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1 entry

France

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1 entry

Germany

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1 entry

Iceland

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1 entry

India

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1 entry

Indonesia

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1 entry

Israel

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1 entry

Italy

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1 entry

Kenya

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1 entry

Luxembourg

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1 entry

Malaysia

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1 entry

Mexico

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1 entry

Netherlands

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1 entry

New Zealand

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1 entry

Nicaragua

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1 entry

Norway

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2 entries

Philippines

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1 entry

Poland

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1 entry

Portugal

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3 entries

Russia

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1 entry

Saudi Arabia

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1 entry

Singapore

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1 entry

Slovakia

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1 entry

Switzerland

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1 entry

Taiwan

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1 entry

Thailand

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1 entry

Turkey

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1 entry

United Arab Emirates

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1 entry

United Kingdom

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3 entries

United States

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3 entries
Sources
1. Supreme court (Wikipedia)
WikipediaSupreme court, lead section
Quote, Supreme court, lead section
In most legal jurisdictions, a supreme court, also known as a court of last resort, apex court, high (or final) court of appeal, and court of final appeal, is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts.
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