What is another word for appellate court?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɛlət kˈɔːt] (IPA)

An appellate court is a type of court that hears appeals or challenges to decisions made by lower courts. There are several synonyms for appellate court, including court of appeals, appeals court, review court, and superior court. While the specific name may vary depending on the jurisdiction, the function remains the same: to review cases that have already been heard in a lower court and determine whether the decision made was legal and fair. Some countries have multiple levels of appellate courts, such as the United States, where there are federal and state courts of appeal. Regardless of the name, appellate courts play a vital role in ensuring justice is served.

What are the hypernyms for Appellate court?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    court of appeals, court of last resort, court of second instance, appellate tribunal, judicial review court.

Famous quotes with Appellate court

  • The president appoints the judges. Your lives and your children's lives can change by all of these appellate court judges who will be appointed who will reinterpret laws, and things can change.
    Johnnie Cochran

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