appellate review
Examination of a lower court’s decision by a higher court, which can affirm, reverse, or modify the decision. [Cases: Appeal and Error 836; Federal Courts 751. C.J.S. Appeal and Error § 702.]
appellate review
appellate review
appellate review 〈美〉上诉复审 上诉审法院依上诉、调卷令等途径对下级法院的诉讼程序及判决进行的审查。也包括基层法院对行政机关的裁决进行的审查，如联邦地区法院对社会治安案件的行政裁决进行的审查。