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circuit courts of appeal  

Definition

  • Federal system of courts that are empowered to hear appeals from U.S. district courts. The circuit courts of appeal were established in 1891 to reduce the workload of the Supreme Court. [Source: Student's Guide to the Supreme Court; Circuit Court of Appeals]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-B241CJXW-R

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