Appellate Body
/ˌæpɛlət ˈbɒdi/
Definitions
- (n.) A tribunal or panel that reviews decisions of a lower court or adjudicative body to determine if legal errors were made.
The appellate body overturned the district court's ruling due to procedural errors.
Forms
- appellate body
- appellate bodies
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Commentary
Often found in international trade law contexts, such as the WTO Appellate Body, it functions as a quasi-judicial entity reviewing dispute decisions.
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