circuit court of appeals

American  

noun

1. any of the courts of appeals in the U.S. federal judicial system before 1948.

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Etymology

Origin of circuit court of appeals

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

He said there’s a split among circuit courts of appeals on the question, which makes the case a juicy target for the justices eventually.

From Washington Times

Most Americans know about the Supreme Court, and many are aware of the circuit court of appeals in Washington, often labeled the second highest court in the land.

From Washington Times

The Fox 26 report said there is a protest scheduled for Saturday and a lawsuit that will be filed in the 5th circuit court of appeals after a failed attempt in a federal court.

From Fox News

The restriction was challenged, bouncing around the courts until it came before a three-judge panel of the fifth circuit court of appeals, which ruled in Abbott’s favor.

From The Guardian

The ninth circuit court of appeals ruled that the president’s use of emergency powers to allocate military funds for border wall construction was illegal.

From The Guardian