appeal

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/əˈpiːl/]

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1. appeal (verb) — sense 1

Definition: Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.

Example: Dissatisfied with the judge’s ruling, she decided to appeal.

2. appeal (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To apply to a superior court or judge to review and overturn (a decision or order by an inferior court or judge).

Example: The plaintiff appealed the decision to the appellate court.

3. appeal (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To accuse or charge (someone) with wrongdoing (especially treason).

Example: This ſhalle not ſo be ended ſaid ſyr Mador de la porte / for here haue I loſte a ful noble knyght of my blood / And therfore vpon this ſhame & deſpyte I wille be reuenged to the vtteraunce / and there openly ſir Mador appeled the quene of the dethe of his coſyn ſir patryſe /

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