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appeals

 

[ əˈpiːlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A request made to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.

Synonyms

motion, petition, plea

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer filed an appeal on behalf of her client.
  • The appeal process can be lengthy and complex.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The power of attracting or interesting others.

Synonyms

allure, attraction, charm

Examples of usage

  • The new marketing campaign had a strong appeal to young consumers.
  • His sense of humor has universal appeal.
Context #3 | Verb

legal

To apply to a higher court for a reversal of a decision made by a lower court.

Synonyms

challenge, contest, dispute

Examples of usage

  • The defendant decided to appeal the verdict.
  • She appealed the ruling based on new evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "appeals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apelos

🇮🇳 अपीलें

🇩🇪 Berufungen

🇮🇩 banding

🇺🇦 апеляції

🇵🇱 apelacje

🇯🇵 控訴 (こうそ)

🇫🇷 appels

🇪🇸 apelaciones

🇹🇷 temyizler

🇰🇷 항소

🇸🇦 استئنافات

🇨🇿 odvolání

🇸🇰 odvolania

🇨🇳 上诉 (shàngsù)

🇸🇮 pritožbe

🇮🇸 áfrýjun

🇰🇿 апелляциялар

🇬🇪 აპელაციები

🇦🇿 apeliasiyalar

🇲🇽 apelaciones

Etymology

The word 'appeal' originated from the Old French word 'apeler', which means 'to call'. The term was first used in the legal context in the early 14th century. Over time, 'appeal' has evolved to have both legal and general meanings, reflecting its dual nature of seeking review and attracting interest.

See also: appeal, appealing, appealingly, unappealing, unappealingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,521, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.