əˈpelə̇t, outside the legal profession sometimes ˈapəˌlāt or ˈapələ̇t; usually -d.+V adjective
Etymology: Latin appellatus, past. participle of appellare to appeal to, call by name — more at appeal
: of, relating to, or taking cognizance of appeals
specifically
: having the power to review and affirm, reverse, or modify the judgment or decision of another tribunal
an appellate court