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appellate court

NOUN
court of appeals
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Both New York and Vermont fall under the Second Circuit appellate court.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

That decision, which was upheld by an appellate court in July, had barred the new measures from being implemented in the states that sued, but not elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The appellate court concluded, however, that the state failed to meet the legal standard necessary to support the injunction because much of its evidence could not be considered in the civil case.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

In this case, you would need to file an appeal with an appellate court, a motion to modify alimony, and/or a motion to vacate a prior order.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

I decided I would call the attorney general's office and see if they would concede legal error in the pending appeal, which would ensure relief at the appellate court and perhaps expedite Walter's release.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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