court of appeals

NOUN

court reviewing lower court

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeals court appellate court

Example Sentences

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Camp filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the court of appeals to side with Murrin.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Karen’s lawyer succeeded in getting an emergency stay at the 11th hour until a court of appeals judge can review her case further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

They won before a federal judge and the U.S. court of appeals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

A hearing is due at the city's court of appeals on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

An appeal lies from its decision to the court of appeals consisting of three judges.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney