Appellate Court (Noun)
Meaning
A court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The appellate court overturned the lower court's decision, citing a lack of evidence to support the conviction.
- The lawyer argued that the case should be heard by the appellate court, as the lower court had misinterpreted the law.
- After losing in the lower court, the plaintiff appealed the decision to the appellate court, hoping for a more favorable outcome.
- The appellate court has the power to review decisions made by administrative agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission.
- The appellate court's ruling was a significant setback for the defendant, as it upheld the lower court's decision and imposed additional penalties.