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appellate
relating to courts that review decisions of lower courts
In more detail
1. (adjective) relating to a court that hears appeals against decisions made by lower courts
2. (adjective) having the right to hear appeals
Examples
- 1. The appellate court overturned the lower court's decision.
- 2. An appellate judge reviews cases that have been appealed.
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