: of, relating to, or recognizing appeals
specifically
: having the power to review the judgment of another tribunal
an appellate court
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The most recent development, from May: An appellate court ordered a redo of the environmental impact report, citing two defects that needed to be remedied.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Under Fourth Circuit appellate procedures, a majority of active judges must vote in favor of holding a rehearing for it to be held.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2025
In an 18-page decision, appellate judges Kenneth F. Ripple, Ilana Diamond Rovner and Diane S. Sykes wrote that public employees don't surrender their First Amendment rights because of their employment.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
After bringing the issue to appellate court in February, the company received a waiver reinstating its work.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Under Fourth Circuit appellate procedures, a majority of active judges must vote in favor of holding a rehearing for it to be held.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2025
In an 18-page decision, appellate judges Kenneth F. Ripple, Ilana Diamond Rovner and Diane S. Sykes wrote that public employees don't surrender their First Amendment rights because of their employment.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
After bringing the issue to appellate court in February, the company received a waiver reinstating its work.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
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“Appellate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appellate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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appellate
adjective
ap·pel·late
ə-ˈpel-ət 
: having the power to review the decisions of a lower court
an appellate court
Legal Definition
appellate
adjective
ap·pel·late
ə-ˈpe-lət
: of or relating to appeals or the power to hear appeals
the appellate process
an appellate court
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