Appealing
/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having qualities that attract favorable attention or persuade a court or party in legal context.
The lawyer presented an appealing argument to the jury.
- (v. (pres. part.)) Present participle of appeal referring to the act of making a formal request to a higher court for review.
She is appealing the court's decision.
Forms
- appeal
- appealed
- appeals
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'appealing' often describes persuasive qualities; as a verb form, it is a present participle of 'appeal' indicating ongoing or continuous action.
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