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How to pronounce appeal
Say it like this: /əˈpiːl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does appeal mean?
nounAn application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
The legal document or form by which such an application is made; also, the court case in which the application is argued.
A person's legal right to apply to court for such a review.
“I have an appeal against the lower court decision.”
verbOften 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 ove
“Dissatisfied with the judge’s ruling, she decided to appeal.”
To apply to a superior court or judge to review and overturn (a decision or order by an inferior court or judge).
“The plaintiff appealed the decision to the appellate court.”
To accuse or charge (someone) with wrongdoing (especially treason).
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