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appeal

/əˈpiːl/

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An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review.

Examples :

"The student filed an appeal to the school board to reconsider the suspension. "

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The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.

Examples :

"The appeal process for challenging the school's decision was lengthy. "

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The right of appeal.

Examples :

"The student exercised their appeal to the school board regarding the unfair grade. "

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Examples :

"The family member's appeal was based on the specific harm done to them by their sibling, not on the general wrongdoing. "

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An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Examples :

"The appeal of the thief's partner in the burglary was considered by the court. "

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A summons to answer to a charge.

Examples :

"The student received an appeal to appear in court for skipping school. "

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A call to a person or an authority for help, proof or a decision; entreaty.

Examples :

"He made an appeal for volunteers to help at the festival."

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Resort to physical means; recourse.

Examples :

"When the argument with my sister became heated, I decided my only appeal was to ask our parents to mediate. "

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Power to attract or interest.

Examples :

"The new teacher's enthusiasm had a strong appeal to the students. "

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A call to or use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion.

Examples :

"The teacher's appeal to fairness persuaded the students to accept the new grading policy. "

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To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

Examples :

"The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, arguing that they had been unfairly penalized. "

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To call on (someone) for aid

Examples :

"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."

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(informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.

Examples :

"The student appealed the decision to the principal, hoping for a different outcome on the suspension. "

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To be attractive.

Examples :

"That idea appeals to me."

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To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".

Examples :

"The batter appealed for a decision, shouting "How's that?" to the umpire. "

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To accuse (someone of something).

Examples :

"The teacher appealed the student of cheating on the exam. "

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To summon; to challenge.

Examples :

"The lawyer appealed to the judge to reconsider the harsh punishment. "

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To invoke (used with to).

Examples :

"The student appealed to the teacher for a longer deadline on the project. "

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