appellate
Translation
appellate
Examples
The case was heard in an appellate court.
The case was heard in an appellate court.
They are seeking appellate review of the decision.
They are seeking appellate review of the decision.
Grammar Patterns
((appellate + noun)) concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed The case was heard in an appellate court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common, related to law and appeals)
Etymology
From Latin 'appellare' ('to address, to appeal to'). The suffix '-ate' forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of 'appeal-ate'. It's related to making an 'appeal' in a court of law.