Appeal to Victim
/əˈpiːl tu ˈvɪktɪm/
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- (n.) A legal argument urging acceptance of a claim or mitigation on the basis of the claimant's victim status or circumstances.
The defense made an appeal to victim to argue for leniency in sentencing.
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Often used in criminal and civil contexts to influence judicial discretion by highlighting the claimant's victimhood; drafting should clearly connect victim status to relevant legal relief.
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