appellate

[uh-pel-it]

adjective

Law.

1. of or relating to appeals.

2. having the power or authority to review and decide appeals, as a court.

appellate

/ əˈpɛlɪt /

adjective

1. of or relating to appeals

2. (of a tribunal) having jurisdiction to review cases on appeal and to reverse decisions of inferior courts

Other Word Forms

• nonappellate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellate¹

1720–30; < Latin appellātus called upon, named, appealed to (past participle of appellāre ), equivalent to ap- ap- ¹ + pell- move, go + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellate¹

C18: from Latin appellātus summoned, from appellāre to _appeal

Example Sentences

While Texas’ other appellate courts have regional jurisdiction, the 15th court was created by the Legislature in 2023 to hear all cases relating to state government, including any appeals by or against the state.

From Salon

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the temporary restraining order as the lawsuit continues its way through the district and appellate courts.

From Los Angeles Times

“We look forward to an end of the appellate process so that justice will finally be done,” she said.

From Salon

Consumer advocates had hoped the decision might prompt the plan to alter how it handled smoke damage claims, even though the ruling wasn’t issued by an appellate court.

From Los Angeles Times

The appellate judges put their decision on hold until the Supreme Court rules.

From Los Angeles Times