Appellate \Ap*pel"late\, a. [L. appelatus, p. p. of appellare.]
Pertaining to, or taking cognizance of, appeals. ``Appellate
jurisdiction.'' --Blackstone. ``Appellate judges.'' --Burke.
Appelate court, a court having cognizance of appeals.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |