Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scotus

Noun

/ˈskoʊtəs/

Definition

A commonly used acronym that stands for the Supreme Court of the United States.

Examples

The rulings of the SCOTUS often set significant legal precedents.
Many legal analysts closely monitor SCOTUS decisions to understand the direction of U.S. law.
After the SCOTUS ruling on the case, many citizens expressed their opinions across social media.

Meaning

The highest federal court in the United States, consisting of nine justices and having jurisdiction over all federal courts and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.