Definition and meaning of English word "appeal"
appeal
/əˈpiːl/
Meaning
NounAn application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned. The legal document or form by which such an application is made; also, the court case in which the application is argued. A person's legal right to apply to court for such a review.
How to use
The term 'appeal' has multiple meanings, including a formal request to a higher authority and an emotional attraction. In law, 'appeal' refers to a formal request to review a decision. A common mistake is to confuse 'appeal' with 'petition,' which is a more general term for a formal request.
🇬🇧 English
appeal
Example
The lawyer filed an appeal against the court ruling on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
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Common phrases
- file an appeal— to submit a formal appeal
- appeal to— to make an emotional appeal to someone
- on appeal— currently being reviewed on appeal
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What does the English word "appeal" mean?▼
The English word "appeal" means "appeal" in English.
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