Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
appellate court
noun
/əˈpɛlɪt kɔrt/
Definition
A court that has the authority to review and revise the decisions made by lower courts.
Examples
- The appellate court overturned the lower court’s decision based on legal errors.
- After the trial, the defendant decided to appeal to the appellate court for a fair judgment.
Meaning
Appellate courts primarily focus on whether the law was applied correctly in previous cases rather than re-evaluating the facts.
Synonyms
- Court of appeals
- Review court
- Higher court
