appeal

A request to reverse a decision made on a case in a lower court

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

The appeal process may be limited.

Supreme court hears appeals.

He made an appeal for aid.

Semantic Relatives

Decision

Court

Petition

Plea

Request

Reversal

Ruling

State Supreme Court

Supreme Court

Textbook

Part of Read American Democracy by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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