Example: Appeal requests review of legal decision by higher court
Definition
"The appeal" in law refers to a formal request made to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court. It serves as a legal procedure allowing parties to challenge the outcome of a trial or legal ruling for errors or injustices.
The term "the appeal" comes from the Latin word 'appellare,' meaning 'to call upon' or 'to address.' It entered English through Old French as 'apeler,' reflecting the idea of calling to a higher authority for reconsideration. Did you know that the legal appeal system dates back to medieval times when it was used to ensure fairness in justice?
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"The appeal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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