L'appel
Example: L'appel a été déposé pour contester la décision du tribunal.
Definition
"L'appel" in legal terms refers to the formal process by which a party requests a higher court to review and change the decision made by a lower court. It is a crucial step in contesting judicial rulings and seeking a different outcome.
Etymology
The word "l'appel" comes from the French verb 'appeler,' meaning 'to call.' In legal context, it metaphorically means 'calling upon' a higher authority to reconsider a judgment. This term reflects the action of summoning or asking for a review.
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"L'appel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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