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Appellate Definition & Meaning

appellate
adjective
  1. of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals); "appellate court"

"Appellate" in song lyrics

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  • "new york law journal appellate"
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  • "amends appellate"
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Frequently asked questions

What does appellate mean?
of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals); "appellate court"
What part of speech is appellate?
Appellate is an adjective.

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