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appeals

/əˈpiːlz/

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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 :

"After losing the initial case, the lawyer filed appeals to a higher court hoping for a different outcome. "

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The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.

Examples :

"The student's parents exhausted all appeals to the school board, but the suspension remained in place. "

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The right of appeal.

Examples :

"He believes he was wrongly accused, so he will exercise his appeals and take his case to a higher court. "

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Examples :

"In the historical context of early legal systems, a victim of assault might initiate appeals, demanding personal retribution from the perpetrator rather than relying solely on public prosecution. "

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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 :

""Legal scholars studied old records of criminal trials that featured appeals, treacherous accusations made by accomplices against their fellow criminals." "

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A summons to answer to a charge.

Examples :

"The student received appeals for truancy, meaning they needed to explain why they missed so many classes. "

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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 :

"After exhausting all peaceful negotiations, the union was left with no option but to consider appeals to physical action to achieve their demands. "

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Power to attract or interest.

Examples :

"The bright colors and simple design of the children's book add to its appeals for young readers. "

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

Examples :

"The charity's fundraising campaign relies heavily on appeals to people's compassion for animals. "

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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 for a grade change, hoping to improve their record. "

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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 appeals his failing grade to the principal, hoping she will reconsider the teacher's decision. "

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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?" "

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To accuse (someone of something).

Examples :

"The lawyer appeals to the witness, "Did you see the defendant steal the money?" "

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To summon; to challenge.

Examples :

"The student who felt unfairly graded appeals the teacher's decision to the principal. "

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To invoke (used with to).

Examples :

"The lawyer appeals to the judge for a shorter sentence. "

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