控訴裁判所 (こうそさいばんしょ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
appeals court; appellate court
A court that hears appeals from lower courts. In Japan, this typically refers to the high court (高等裁判所) in its appellate function.
withdraw, draw in, hold back
訴accusation, sue, complain of pain 判judgement, judgment, signature Similar words
- 高等裁判所
高等裁判所 is the specific name for high courts in Japan, which serve as appellate courts. 控訴裁判所 is a more general term for any appeals court.
- 最高裁判所
最高裁判所 is the Supreme Court, the highest appellate court in Japan. 控訴裁判所 refers to intermediate appellate courts.
Etymology
Compound of 控訴 (appeal) + 裁判所 (court). 控訴 is from 控 (withhold, refrain) and 訴 (sue, accuse), referring to the act of appealing a court decision.
