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Court of Appeals

UK //kɔːt əv əˈpɪlz// US //kɔrt əv əˈpils// Pronunciation

Definition

A court that hears appeals from lower courts and reviews their decisions.

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In simple words: A higher court that reviews cases from lower courts.

Examples

• The case was sent to the Court of Appeals after the initial decision was contested.
• Judges in the Court of Appeals examine the legal arguments presented by both sides.
• The ruling from the Court of Appeals was seen as a significant legal precedent.

Usage notes

Used in legal contexts; appropriate in formal discussions about law and court cases. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of a court where appeals are made, like asking to redo a game.

Collocations

• decide a case
• file an appeal
• lower court decision

Synonyms

• appellate court
• higher court
• court of review

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'Supreme Court' - the Court of Appeals is different.
• Using incorrect capitalization - it's 'Court of Appeals', not 'court of appeals'.