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Glossary

Cert granted

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case after a party asked it to issue a writ of certiorari.

Definition

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case after a party asked it to issue a writ of certiorari.

Why it matters

Cert granted moves a dispute onto the Court's merits track, where briefing, possible argument, and a decision can follow.

Common confusion

A grant does not say who should win. It only means the Court will review the question it accepted.

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