Meaning of the word "appeals court" in English

What does "appeals court" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

appeals court

US /əˈpiːlz kɔːrt/
UK /əˈpiːlz kɔːt/

Noun

a court that hears appeals from a lower court

Example:
The defendant decided to take his case to the appeals court.
The ruling of the lower court was overturned by the appeals court.