Apelar
Example: Els advocats van apelar la sentència del tribunal superior.
Definition
"Apelar" means to make a formal request to a higher authority to review and change a decision made by a lower court or official body. For example, lawyers may apelar a court's ruling to seek a different judgment.
Etymology
The word "apelar" comes from the Latin verb 'appellare,' meaning 'to address' or 'to call upon.' It evolved in Romance languages to signify making an official appeal or request, especially in legal contexts. Did you know the root relates to calling out for help or attention?
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"Apelar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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