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appellate

/əˈpɛlət/

Meanings
adjective
That can be (legally) appealed to, especially of a court that hears appeals of decisions by a lower court.

Examples :

"The defendant hoped the case would reach the appellate court, as they believed the original trial was unfair. "
government law politics

Related Words

Illustration lower

lower adjective

/ˈləʊə/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈlaʊ.ə/ /ˈlaʊ.ɚ/

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

"a low wall a low shelf"

Illustration believed

believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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unfair verb

/ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/

To make ugly

"The harsh criticism from the teacher unfairly unmade his final project, leaving it looking quite unattractive. "

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legally adverb

/ˈliːɡəli/

As permitted by law; not contrary to law.

"My parents are legally obligated to provide for my needs until I turn eighteen. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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court noun

/kɔːt/ /kɔɹt/

An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

"The girls were playing in the court."

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hears verb

/hɪə(ɹ)z/ /hɪɹz/ /hjɜzː/

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

"I was deaf, and now I can hear."

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original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

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defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

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decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

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appeals noun

/əˈpiːlz/

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

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

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appealed verb

/əˈpiːld/

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

"After losing the chess match, Maria appealed to the tournament director, claiming her opponent had made an illegal move. "