appeal court

Meanings

• noun

  A higher court having appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of lower courts.

  - "The appeal court reviewed the case and upheld the decision of the lower court."
  - "The defendant filed an appeal to the appeal court."

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Variants

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appeal , appeals , appealabilities , appealability , appealable , appealed , appealer , appealers , appealing , curb appeal , sex appeal , sex appeals , snob appeal , snob appeals , on appeal , under appeal , court of appeal , court of appeals

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Etymology

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The term 'appeal court' originated from the Old French word 'appeler', which means 'to call'. In legal context, it refers to a higher court that hears appeals from lower courts.

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Trivia

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1. The United States Supreme Court is the highest appeal court in the US legal system.

2. The first recorded appeal in English legal history was in 1179.

3. The appeal process is designed to correct errors made in lower courts and ensure consistent application of the law.

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Related Concepts

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1. appellate court: Another term for an appeal court, which has the power to review decisions made by lower courts.

2. jurisdiction: The legal authority of a court to hear and decide cases.

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Culture

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The appeal court is a fundamental aspect of the legal system, ensuring that justice is administered fairly and consistently. It has been the subject of numerous works of literature, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, where the appeal process plays a pivotal role.

How to Memorize "appeal court"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a courtroom with judges in robes, reviewing cases and making decisions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'appeal' with the idea of seeking a higher authority for review and resolution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym APEAL: Appeal Proceedings Ensure Appropriate Legal resolutions.

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