Appellate Judge
/əˈpɛlɪt ˈdʒʌdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A judge who reviews and rules on appeals from lower courts’ decisions.
The appellate judge overturned the trial court's verdict due to errors in the application of law.
Forms
- appellate judges
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Commentary
An appellate judge does not conduct trials but focuses on legal errors in the trial court's proceedings; terminology should distinguish clearly from trial judges.
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