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Judicial Circuit

A geographic grouping of federal district courts whose decisions are appealed to a single federal court of appeals. The U.S. currently has 13 such circuits (11 numbered circuits, D.C. Circuit, and the Federal Circuit).

Circuit Judge

A judge who sits on a U.S. Court of Appeals (a circuit court), which hears appeals from federal trial courts (district courts) within its circuit.

En Banc

A French term meaning 'on the bench' or 'as a full bench.' When a court of appeals hears a case en banc, it means all the judges of that court participate in the decision, rather than the usual panel of three judges.

Senior Judge

A federal judge who, having met certain age and service requirements, has retired from active service but still hears cases on a part-time basis. They maintain their office and staff but often reduce their workload.

Official Duty Station

The primary physical location where a judge or other government employee is officially assigned to work.

Authorization of Appropriations

Language in a law that permits money to be spent for a specific government program or purpose. It does not actually provide the money, but rather allows a separate appropriations bill to later allocate funds.