Noun
any court whose decisions can be appealed to a higher court
Source: WordNetThe application of the doctrine of stare decisis from a superior court to an inferior court is sometimes called vertical stare decisis. Source: Internet
Society at Nauplia was divided into three classes: nobles, citizens and plebeians, and it was customary for nobles alone to possess the much-coveted local offices, such as the judge of the inferior court and inspector of weights and measures. Source: Internet