Appeal Tribunal
/əˈpiːl ˈtriːbjuːnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A quasi-judicial body that reviews decisions of lower courts or administrative agencies, providing a forum for appeals outside the formal judicial system.
The appellant filed a petition with the appeal tribunal challenging the administrative ruling.
Forms
- appeal tribunal
- appeal tribunals
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Commentary
The term often applies to specialized panels convened to handle appeals in specific legal or administrative contexts, distinguished from regular courts by their procedural rules and limited scope of review.
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