swahili [noun]

Bara la rufaa

Maana (Definition)

The legal forum or jurisdiction empowered to review decisions made by lower courts.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

appellate court jurisdiction / appeal forum

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mahakama ya rufaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Judicial Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kesi hiyo ilipelekwa bara la rufaa kwa uamuzi mpya."

Translation: The case was elevated to the appellate court jurisdiction for a fresh decision.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Rufaa Adabu ya mahakama