What is another word for appellate?
Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɛlət] (IPA) 
The term "appellate" refers to the court or tribunal that has the authority to review, revise and ultimately decide on a judicial decision made by a lower court. Synonyms for appellate include "appeal," "review," "overturn," and "reversal." Other synonyms can be "higher court," "appellate jurisdiction," and "appellate hearing." These synonyms highlight the importance of the process of appealing a lower court's decision to a higher court with the authority to review it. The word "appellate" has its roots in the Latin word "appellare," which means "to call upon." Therefore, the meaning of "appellate" can also be expressed as "calling upon a higher authority to review a court decision".
