Apelar
Example: O advogado vai apelar da decisão do juiz amanhã.
Definition
"Apelar" means to make a formal request for a higher authority to review and change a decision, especially in a legal context. For example, "The lawyer will apelar da decisão do juiz amanhã" means the lawyer will appeal the judge's decision tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "apelar" comes from the Latin verb 'appellare,' which means 'to call upon' or 'to address.' It evolved in Portuguese to specifically mean making a formal plea or appeal, particularly in legal settings. Did you know? The root 'pellare' relates to 'calling' or 'appealing' to someone for help or judgment.
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