appellate
Appellate (adjective) means relating to appeals, or to a court that has the power to review and overturn decisions made by a lower court. Example: “She took her case to the appellate court after losing at trial.”
How to use appellate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a higher court whose job is to review decisions from lower courts, not to hear a case from scratch.
Don't confuse with "appellant," the person who is actually filing the appeal — appellate describes the court itself.
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She took her case to the _____ court after losing at trial.
Etymology
From Latin appellatus, "called upon" or "addressed" — the same root that gives us "appeal."
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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.