Appeals Court
/ˈəːˌpiːlz kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court that hears and reviews cases from lower courts to determine if there were legal errors requiring correction.
The defendant appealed the trial court's decision to the appeals court.
Forms
- appeal court
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to courts with appellate jurisdiction rather than original jurisdiction; drafting should clarify the court level involved.
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