appellate jurisdiction

noun

The power of a court to review and potentially modify the decisions made by another court or tribunal.

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Meanings

nounappellate jurisdiction (uncountable)
  1. USuncountablelawThe power of a court to review and potentially modify the decisions made by another court or tribunal.

Translations

Finnish vetoomustuomioistuimen toimivalta
  • vetoomustuomioistuimen toimivaltapower
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APA

appellate jurisdiction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/appellate%20jurisdiction

MLA

“appellate jurisdiction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/appellate%20jurisdiction. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “appellate jurisdiction,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/appellate%20jurisdiction.

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