Meaning of the word "appellate court" in English

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appellate court

US /əˈpel.ət kɔrt/
UK /əˈpel.ət kɔrt/
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Noun

1.

a court that hears appeals from a lower court

Example:
The case was sent to the appellate court after the initial ruling.
She plans to appeal the decision to the appellate court.
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