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appeals Definition and Meaning in English (appeals definition)

noun
Synonyms:pleaspetitionsentreaties
Quick Answer • Definition

Appeals definition: Formal requests made to a higher court for the reversal of a decision.

Definitions of Appeals

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Formal requests made to a higher court for the reversal of a decision.

  2. 2noun

    Earnest or urgent requests for aid, sympathy, or a decision.

  3. 3verb

    To make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Example Sentences

formal

“The court heard several appeals today.”

casual

“He appeals to the public for help.”

casual

“The idea of working from home appeals to many.”

Synonyms

pleaspetitionsentreaties

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveappeal
past tenseappealed
nounappeal
agent nounappellant
adjectiveappealing

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Appeals definition: Formal requests made to a higher court for the reversal of a decision.
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'Appeals' translates to 'appeals' in English. Appeals definition: Formal requests made to a higher court for the reversal of a decision.
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