circuit court of appeals

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circuit court of appeals - one of the twelve federal United States courts of appeals that cover a group of states known as a `circuit' appeals court, appellate court, court of appeals - a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies judicial branch - the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"