court of appeals

ریشه

The word 'court' refers to a legal tribunal or the place where justice is administered. 'Appeals' refers to the act of making a formal request to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court. The phrase 'court of appeals' combines these two words to describe a court that specifically handles appeals from lower courts.

مثال

• The court of appeals overturned the lower court's decision and granted a new trial.
• The defendant's lawyer filed an appeal with the court of appeals, seeking to have the conviction overturned.
• The court of appeals reviews cases to ensure that lower courts have applied the law correctly.

ترکیب‌های رایج

File an appeal with the court of appeals Review cases in the court of appeals