appellate

/ə'pelit/

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Word: Appellate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "appellate" refers to something that is related to appeals, particularly in a legal context. When someone is not satisfied with a decision made by a lower court, they can appeal that decision to a higher court. This higher court is known as an appellate court.

Usage Instructions:

• "Appellate" is used to describe courts, processes, or actions that involve appeals.
• It is typically used in legal discussions or writings.

Example:

• "The case was taken to the appellate court because the defendant believed the trial court made a mistake."

Advanced Usage:

• In legal terms, you might encounter phrases like "appellate jurisdiction," which refers to the authority of a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.

Word Variants:

• Appellate Court: A court that hears appeals from lower courts.
• Appellate Jurisdiction: The power of a court to review the decisions of lower courts.

Different Meaning:

While "appellate" primarily relates to legal appeals, it can also be used more broadly to refer to any process of making a formal request to review or change a decision.

Synonyms:

• Reviewing: Considering a decision again.
• Revising: Making changes to a decision or document.
• Appellative: Related to names or titles, although this is a different context.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly incorporate the word "appellate." However, in legal discussions, you might hear phrases like "take it to the next level," which could imply appealing a decision.

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Adjective

1. of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)
   • appellate court

Synonyms

• appellant