case of second instance meaning in Chinese

第二审案件

Cases of first instance where a higher people ' s court has imposed a death sentence and the defendant does not appeal , and cases of second instance where a death sentence has been imposed shall all be submitted to the supreme people ' s court for approval
高级人民法院判处死刑的第一审案件被告人不上诉的，和判处死刑的第二审案件，都应当报请最高人民法院核准。