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appellate

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Adjective — Relating to appeals, or to a court that has the power to review and overturn decisions made by a lower court.

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How to use appellate

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appellate court appellate jurisdiction appellate review

Etymology

From Latin appellatus, "called upon" or "addressed" — the same root that gives us "appeal."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “appellate” mean?

The word “appellate” means relating to appeals, or to a court that has the power to review and overturn decisions made by a lower court. In plain terms, describes a higher court whose job is to review decisions from lower courts, not to hear a case from scratch.

How do you pronounce “appellate”?

“Appellate” is pronounced uh-PEH-luht (/əˈpɛlət/ in IPA).

How do you use “appellate” in a sentence?

Here is “appellate” used in a sentence: “She took her case to the appellate court after losing at trial.”

What part of speech is “appellate”?

“Appellate” is an adjective.

Where does the word “appellate” come from?

The word “appellate” comes from Latin. From Latin appellatus, "called upon" or "addressed" — the same root that gives us "appeal.".

Is “appellate” a common word?

“Appellate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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