Court Panel
/ˈkɔːrt ˌpænəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A group of judges assembled to hear and decide a case collectively.
The court panel delivered a unanimous verdict in the appeal.
- (n.) A subset of judges from a larger court who are designated to consider specific matters or cases.
The three-judge court panel reviewed the constitutional issues involved.
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- court panels
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Commentary
Typically used in appellate contexts or multi-judge tribunals; specifying the number or jurisdiction of the panel can clarify procedural rules.
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