Court of Appeal

British  

noun

1. a branch of the Supreme Court of Judicature that hears appeals from the High Court in both criminal and civil matters and from the county and crown courts

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Example Sentences

We haven’t yet seen any court of appeal weigh in on the issue, and before a Supreme Court case it would have to at least go through one court of appeal.

From Barron's

He became "the victim of a most terrible miscarriage of justice", jurors have heard, and he was freed in December 2020 when an appeal against his conviction was granted by the Court of Appeal.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Lynch family said they were "disappointed by the court's refusal and believe an application to the Court of Appeal should follow in the interests of justice".

From BBC

Cyngor Gwynedd said it was "extremely disappointed" with the recent Court of Appeal ruling, but remained "committed" and was "considering our next steps to achieve this aim".

From BBC

SWP has said it intended to apply to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal.

From BBC