Elevation
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural step by which a case is transferred from a lower court to a higher court for review, often to correct errors or for further consideration.
The defendant filed a petition for elevation to the appellate court.
- (n.) A formal statement or representation of a building's exterior, used in property and construction law.
The architect submitted an elevation drawing as part of the planning application.
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In legal contexts, 'elevation' primarily refers to the process of moving a case to a higher court; less commonly, it relates to architectural representations relevant in property disputes or planning law.
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