appeals court
noun
law
: any one of 13 courts in the U.S. below the Supreme Court
the 9th/Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
An appeals court had not ruled on Saab's appeal by the time the prisoner swap went through.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Some legal observers have conjectured the 8th Circuit’s reversal of her injunction prompted her to stay her hand, over a concern that the appeals court would overrule her again.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Last month, a federal appeals court suspended a decision that prohibited federal officers from using tear gas or pepper spray against peaceful protesters in Minnesota who aren't obstructing law enforcement.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
An appeals court had not ruled on Saab's appeal by the time the prisoner swap went through.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Some legal observers have conjectured the 8th Circuit’s reversal of her injunction prompted her to stay her hand, over a concern that the appeals court would overrule her again.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Last month, a federal appeals court suspended a decision that prohibited federal officers from using tear gas or pepper spray against peaceful protesters in Minnesota who aren't obstructing law enforcement.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Appeals court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appeals%20court. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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