court of appeals: Meaning and Definition of

court' of appeals'

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— Law. Law.
  1. (in the U.S. federal court system and some state court systems) an appellate court intermediate between the trial courts and the court of last resort.
  2. the highest appellate court of New York State.
  3. See under
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