appellate court

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Noun appellate court has 1 sense

appellate court, appeals court, court of appeals - a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies
--₁ is a kind of court, tribunal, judicature
--₁ has particulars: circuit court of appeals

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Appellate Court

Noun

A court that hears appeals from lower courts or tribunals.

Sample Sentences:

The appellant presented new evidence to the appellate court in hopes of overturning the previous decision.
The appellate court's ruling set a precedent for future cases.

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