An appellate court is a type of court that hears appeals from lower courts. It is a sort of court that reviews decisions made by lower courts and can overturn them if necessary. A YARD is an area of land, usually surrounded by a fence, that is used for a variety of purposes such as recreation or gardening. It is also a sort of court in the sense that it is a place where people can gather to discuss matters. Finally, a MOTEL is a type of hotel that provides short-term accommodation. It is also a sort of court in the sense that it provides a place for people to stay while they are waiting for their court hearing. All three terms, appellate, YARD, and MOTEL, are all sorts of courts in their own way.