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

The appellate court is set to review the matter early next month.

From Los Angeles Times

In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.

From Salon

Murdaugh is unlikely to attend any appellate hearings, according to a state Department of Corrections spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last month an appellate judge denied a request for an injunction, finding instead, according to her lawyers, indications of a crime.

From The Wall Street Journal

The appellate court found that the prosecution failed to meet its burden to demonstrate, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the constitutional error was harmless.

From Los Angeles Times