adjective
- relating to or dealing with appeals, especially legal appeals to a higher court
Usage: legal
Examples
- The appellate court overturned the lower court’s decision.
- She works as an appellate lawyer specializing in criminal cases.
- The appellate process can take several months to complete.
- An appellate brief was filed with the state supreme court.
- The appellate division reviews cases from trial courts.
- He has extensive experience in appellate practice.