Which refers to the lawful authority of a court to review a decision made by a lower court; the lawful authority of a court to hear an appeal from a judgment of a lower court?
A) Appellate jurisdiction
B) Hierarchical jurisdiction
C) Subject matter jurisdiction
D) Original jurisdiction
A
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