adjective as in strong fondness

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Example:Cases with major legal implications are often reviewed by an appellate court.

Definition:A higher court to which a case can be appealed.

From appellate court

Example:The case was found to have an appealable decision, and the defendants were granted the right to appeal.

Definition:A ruling that can be challenged and reviewed by an appellate court.

From appealable decision

Example:The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases that have been decided by other courts.

Definition:The power held by a higher court to hear and review appeals from lower courts.

From appellate jurisdiction

Example:Understanding the appellate process is crucial for anyone who is involved in a case that might go through an appeal.

Definition:The procedure for appealing a decision in a court of law.

From appellate process

Example:The appellate review uncovered several legal errors that were not present in the original trial.

Definition:The examination of a case to determine whether the lower court's decision should be upheld or changed.

From appellate review

Example:Appellate rights allow individuals to challenge a decision and seek a second opinion from a higher court.

Definition:The ability of a party to request a review of a decision in a higher court.

From appellate rights

Example:The defendant sought an appellate remedy to overturn the conviction in the lower court.

Definition:A remedy sought by appealing a decision in a higher court.

From appellate remedy

Example:The appellate court order granted a retrial due to violations of legal procedures during the original trial.

Definition:A decision made by an appellate court in a review of a lower court's decision.

From appellate court order

Example:The court's appellate function is critical in maintaining the integrity of the legal system.

Definition:The role of a higher court to review and possibly alter the decisions of lower courts.

From appellate function

Example:The appellant followed the appellate procedure to challenge the lower court's decision.

Definition:The formal steps taken to appeal a decision to a higher court.

From appellate procedure