Appeal
/əˈpiːl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal process by which a party requests a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.
The defendant filed an appeal against the verdict.
- (v.) To make a formal request to a higher court to reverse or modify a lower court's decision.
She decided to appeal the court's ruling.
Forms
- appeals
- appealed
- appealing
Related terms
Commentary
Appeal is a critical procedural mechanism in appellate practice; precise grounds for appeal should be clearly stated in filings.
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