Meaning of the word "the court of appeals" in English

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the court of appeals

US /ðə kɔrt əv əˈpiːlz/
UK /ðə kɔrt əv əˈpiːlz/
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Noun

1.

a court that hears appeals from a lower court

Example:
The case was sent to the Court of Appeals after the initial ruling.
She plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals.
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