noun
lower court
Legal term for a court below a higher court in the judicial hierarchy, such as a district court or family court relative to a high court.
下級審の判決を不服として上告した。
They appealed to a higher court, dissatisfied with the lower court's ruling.
The Supreme Court, the highest court in Japan, which hears final appeals.
Compound of 下級 (lower rank) and 審 (trial, judgment).