Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Appellate \Ap*pel"late\, a. [L. appelatus, p. p. of appellare.]
   Pertaining to, or taking cognizance of, appeals. ``Appellate
   jurisdiction.'' --Blackstone. ``Appellate judges.'' --Burke.

   {Appelate court}, a court having cognizance of appeals.