What are original jurisdiction cases for the Supreme Court? In your own words

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Original jurisdiction cases for the Supreme Court are legal disputes that the Court has the authority to hear for the first time, rather than on appeal from a lower court. This type of jurisdiction is typically limited to specific types of cases outlined in the Constitution and involves disputes between states, cases involving ambassadors or other public ministers, and certain issues affecting diplomats. In these cases, the Supreme Court acts as the trial court, directly hearing the evidence and making rulings on the matter rather than reviewing decisions made by other courts.