appellate

• Relatif aux appels; qualifie un tribunal ou une procédure qui examine les décisions rendues par des juridictions inférieures.

Relating to appeals; describing a court or process that reviews decisions made by lower courts.

1. Relating to appealsC1formallegal

   Of or relating to the process of appealing a legal decision to a higher court.

   relatif à l'appel

   • The appellate court reviewed the lower court's decision.
   • She filed an appellate brief arguing for a new trial.
   • The judge's ruling was overturned by the appellate panel.

   Synonymesappellant