adjective

appellate

appellate

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.

((appellate + noun)) concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed The case was heard in an appellate court.

Synonyms: (none common, related to law and appeals)

From Latin 'appellare' ('to address, to appeal to'). The suffix '-ate' forms an adjective.

Think of 'appeal-ate'. It's related to making an 'appeal' in a court of law.

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