### Question
How is the "court of last resort” the term “court" defined?


### Answer
The term **court of last resort” the term “court** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3791* as follows -

> a tribunal recognized as a part of the judicial branch of a State or of its local government units

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-FAIR HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IX-DEFINITIONS**

