The term "High Court" refers to a superior court in certain legal systems, particularly those that are based on English common law. In such systems, there is typically one High Court which serves as the highest or supreme court, hearing appeals from lower courts and resolving disputes of great public importance. The composition and jurisdiction of high courts may vary between countries, but they generally have the power to interpret the constitution and other laws, and to strike down legislation that is found to be inconsistent with them. In some systems, there may also be multiple High Courts of different levels or specialized in certain areas of law.