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   appeal

   /əˈpiːl/

   verb

   • 1. make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request: "police are appealing for information about the incident" Similar ask urgently/earnestlyrequest urgently/earnestlymake an urgent/earnest requestcallmake a pleapleadbegsue
   • ▪ (of the bowler or fielders) call on the umpire to declare a batter out, traditionally with a shout of ‘How's that?’.
   • 2. apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court: "he said he would appeal against the conviction"
   • ▪ apply to a higher court for a reversal of (the decision of a lower court): North American "they have 48 hours to appeal the decision"
   • ▪ try to persuade someone to do something by calling on (a particular principle or quality): "I appealed to his sense of justice" Similar implorebegbeseechentreatcall onplead withaskrequestpetitionpray toapply tosolicitexhortadjureinvokelobbyrare:obtestobsecrateimpetrate
   • 3. be attractive or interesting: "the range of topics will appeal to youngsters" Similar attractbe attractive tointerestbe of interest topleasetake someone's fancycharmengagefascinateintriguetemptenticeallurebeguilelureinvitedrawwhet someone's appetiteinformal:float someone's boattickle someone's fancyOpposite boreleave someone cold

   noun

   • 1. a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request: "his mother made an appeal for the return of the ring"
   • ▪ a shout of ‘How's that?’ or a similar call by a bowler or fielder to an umpire to declare a batter out.
   • ▪ entreaty: "a look of appeal on his face" Similar pleaurgent/earnest requestentreatycrycry from the heartcallpetitionprayersupplicationsolicitationapplicationoverturesuitcri de cœurde profundisarchaic:orisonrare:implorationadjurationobtestationimpetrationobsecration
   • ▪ an attempt to persuade someone to do something by calling on a particular principle or quality: "an appeal to their common cultural values"
   • 2. an application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed: "he has 28 days in which to lodge an appeal" Similar retrialreconsiderationre-examination
   • 3. a request for donations to support a charity or cause: "a public appeal to raise £120,000"
   • 4. the quality of being attractive or interesting: "the popular appeal of football" Similar attractionattractivenessinterestallurecharmenchantmentfascinationbeautycharismamagnetismtemptationseductivenessdrawing powerenticementinformal:pull

   Word Origin Middle English (in legal contexts): from Old French apel (noun), apeler (verb), from Latin appellare ‘to address’, based on ad- ‘to’ + pellere ‘to drive’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. appealer noun

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › appealAppeal | Process, Grounds & Outcomes | Britannica

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   Jun 8, 2024 · appeal, the resort to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court, or to a court to review the order of an administrative agency. In varying forms, all legal systems provide for some type of appeal. The concept of appeal requires the existence of a judicial hierarchy.

3. lawbhoomi.com › appeal-under-cpcAppeal under CPC

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   Jul 20, 2023 · An appeal in CPC is a legal process through which a party dissatisfied with a court’s decision seeks a review and reconsideration of the judgment by a higher court. It allows parties to challenge the lower court’s ruling on specific legal or factual grounds and present arguments for a different outcome.

4. www.thebalancemoney.com › how-to-write-an-appeal-letter-4155244How to Write an Appeal Letter (With Examples) - The Balance

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   Apr 10, 2024 · An appeal letter is written if you feel you’ve been treated unfairly and want a decision reconsidered. Here are examples and tips for writing one.

5. www.respicio.ph › features › what-is-an-appeal-and-when-can-it-be-madeWhat is an appeal, and when can it be made? - respicio.ph

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   Aug 25, 2023 · A: An appeal is a legal process by which a party seeks a higher court's review of a lower court's decision. An appeal may be made when a party believes that the decision of the lower court contains legal errors or is otherwise unjust.

6. law.usnews.com › law-firms › adviceWhat Is an Appeal? | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice | U.S....

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   Feb 8, 2024 · When someone involved in litigation loses in a court, they typically have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal process is about fundamental fairness, ensuring that the law is correctly...

7. www.pandadoc.com › blog › how-to-write-an-appeal-letterHow to Write an Appeal Letter: Guide and Examples | PandaDoc

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   May 7, 2024 · Key takeaways. Appeal letters are common in academic, business, and legal environments. As formal documents, they should follow a clear structure and professional tone. A good appeal includes a summary of the decision, a rationale for why you disagree, and a proposed solution.

8. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentHow To Write an Appeal Letter in 8 Steps (With an Example)

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   Jul 21, 2023 · An appeal letter is a written response to a decision that expresses your desire for a different outcome. In addition to stating why you're questioning the decision, an appeal letter is an opportunity to share why you believe it was incorrect and suggest a remedy you feel would be fairer.

9. www.marketing91.com › emotional-appealWhat Is Emotional Appeal? Definition, Examples & How To Use It In...

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   Jul 18, 2023 · Definition: Emotional Appeal is a persuasive technique of emotional manipulation that appeals to the emotions of an audience rather than using logic or facts. It seeks to stir up feelings in viewers or listeners so they are more likely to respond positively to a message.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › appealingExamples of 'Appealing' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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    Dec 11, 2023 · 'Appealing' in a sentence: The more appealing presence of the rest of the ensemble helps.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › on appealOn appeal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    Jun 13, 2024 · The meaning of ON APPEAL is —when the judgment of a lower court on a case is reviewed by a higher court. How to use on appeal in a sentence.