Petition for Review
/ˌpiːtɪʃən fɔr rɪˈvjuː/
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- (n.) A formal request submitted to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court or administrative agency.
The lawyer filed a petition for review to challenge the appellate court's ruling.
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A petition for review is typically a procedural step distinct from an appeal; it often requires permission from the reviewing court and is used to contest administrative or lower court decisions.
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