Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
court-of-appeal
noun
/kɔːrt əv əˈpiːl/
Definition
A court that hears appeals from decisions made by lower courts.
Examples
- The case was taken to the court of appeal after the initial ruling.
- In most jurisdictions, the court of appeal serves as the final decision-maker on legal issues.
- The lawyer presented new evidence to the court of appeal in hopes of overturning the verdict.
Meaning
The court of appeal is a higher court that reviews and judges the decisions made by lower courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly.
Synonyms
- appellate court
- higher court
- supreme court (in some contexts)
