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Court of Appeal(s): A court that hears appeals from lower courts. It can punish lawyers who disobey its orders. In some states, it is the highest court, like the State Supreme Court.
In a legal context, the Court of Appeal(s) refers to:
For instance, if a person is unhappy with the decision made by a lower court, they can appeal to the Court of Appeal(s) to review the case and make a new decision. The Court of Appeal(s) has the power to uphold the lower court's decision, reverse it, or send it back to the lower court for further review.
Another example is if a lawyer disobeys a court order from the Court of Appeal(s), they can be held in contempt and face penalties such as fines or even imprisonment.