Glossary
Cert granted
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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.
In practice
After a grant, the docket usually shifts into merits briefing, amicus deadlines, and argument scheduling unless the Court later narrows or dismisses the case.
Look for the granted question and the briefing calendar before treating the dispute as ready for a merits decision.
Common confusion
A grant does not say who should win. It only means the Court will review the question it accepted.
Examples
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