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(of a court or judge) possessing the power to make changes to a legal order
- Lawyers prepared their arguments for the appellate judge's consideration.
- The appellate court reviewed the evidence presented in the initial trial.
- The appellate judge had already ruled on similar cases in the past.
- He will file an appeal with the appellate court next week.
- Decisions made by the appellate court set important legal precedents.
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