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Term: Appellate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to or belonging to appeals, especially to courts of appeal.

Usage:

1. The appellate court reviewed the decision made by the lower court.
2. She filed an appellate brief, presenting additional evidence for her case.
3. The lawyers argued their case before the appellate judges.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person or group who appeals a decision to a higher court.

Usage:

1. The appellates insisted on seeking justice until the highest court.
2. The case was taken up by the appellates to challenge the lower court's ruling.
3. The appellates submitted their written arguments supporting their appeal.

Sense 2: A court having jurisdiction to review decisions of a trial-level or other lower court.

Usage:

1. The country has multiple appellates to ensure fair judgment.
2. The case was referred to the appellate for reconsideration.
3. The appellate found errors in the lower court's decision.

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