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appellate
ap·pel·late [ ə péllət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
empowered to review judicial decisions: having the jurisdiction to hear appeals and review the decisions of lower courts
[Mid-18th century. < Latin appellatus, past participle of appellare (see appeal)]
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