What is another word for appellate courts?
Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɛlət kˈɔːts] (IPA) 
Appellate courts are judicial bodies that review decisions of lower courts. Some synonyms for appellate courts include appeals courts, review courts, and appellate tribunals. These courts only hear cases that are being appealed from lower courts, and they do not have the authority to conduct trials or fact-finding. The hierarchy of appellate courts varies by jurisdiction, but they typically have the power to reverse, modify, or affirm the lower court's decision. Some other synonyms for appellate courts are high courts, supreme courts, and courts of appeal. Regardless of their name, they play a vital role in the legal system by ensuring that lower courts' decisions are fair and just.
