appellate

American  

[uh-pel-it] / əˈpɛl ɪt /

adjective

Law.

1. of or relating to appeals.

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

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appellate British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonappellate adjective

Etymology

Origin of appellate

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

Example Sentences

Many appellate judges “ride the circuit” each month, hearing appeals throughout their region but away from their home state.

From The Wall Street Journal

Twenty-seven states have laws or policies forbidding this, but two appellate courts say that’s wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

The appellate court said communications in criminal cases should generally be on the record.

From The Wall Street Journal

The appellate court’s stay pauses that order while the case continues through the court system.

From Los Angeles Times

However, a federal appellate court shot down the argument, siding with prosecutors who said the U.S. hadn’t recognized him as the legitimate head of Panama.

From The Wall Street Journal