an appeal

Definition of an appeal in English English dictionary
appeal: To be attractive; as, that idea appeals to me means I find the idea attractive
appeal: : the act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision of whether a batsman is out or not
appeal: To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision. --Tomlins. WP
intransitive, law.
appeal: Resort to physical means; recourse
appeal: To accuse (someone of something)
And there opynly Sir Mador appeled the quene of the deth of hys cousyn Sir Patryse.
appeal: A summons to answer to a charge. --John Dryden
appeal: A call upon a person or an authority for proof or decision, in one's favor; reference to another as witness; a call for help or a favor; entreaty
A kind of appeal to the Deity, the author of wonders. -Francis Bacon.
appeal: To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request
appeal: The power to attract or interest
appeal: An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for reëxamination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver. --Tomlins. --Bouvier
appeal: The appeal of something is a quality that it has which people find attractive or interesting. Its new title was meant to give the party greater public appeal see also sex appeal = attraction see also appealing. Resort to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court, or to any court to review the order of an administrative agency. Its scope is usually limited. In the U.S., the higher court reviews only matters in the record of the original trial; no new evidence can be presented. The Supreme Court of the United States hears appellate cases that it regards as having important implications; otherwise, appeals generally stop with the United States Courts of Appeals. See also certiorari
appeal: {v} to remove from a lower to a higher court, call to witness, accuse
appeal: {n} removal of a cause from a lower to a higher court, reference to a witness, accusation
Appeal: reference
appeal: An appeal is a serious and urgent request. Romania's government issued a last-minute appeal to him to call off his trip. = petition
appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal " One who appeals is called the appellant
appeal: A formal request to have a financial aid administrator review your aid eligibility and possibly use Professional Judgment to adjust the figures For example, if you believe the financial information on your financial aid application does not reflect your family's current ability to pay (e g , because of death of a parent, unemployment, or other unusual circumstances), you should definitely make an appeal The financial aid administrator may require documentation of the special circumstances or of other information listed on your financial aid application
appeal: A summons to answer to a charge
appeal: A request to a higher court for review of a lower court ruling Generally, municipal court matters are appealed to a superior court, superior court matters are appealed to the Courts of Appeal, and Court of Appeal matters are appealed to the State Supreme Court
appeal: attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; "his smile was part of his appeal to her"
appeal: a legal action where the losing party requests that a higher court review the decision
appeal: A written determination made by the Department of Employee Trust Funds may be appealed to the Employee Trust Funds Board or one of the four other Boards attached to the DETF The nature of your appeal determines which Board hears your case For example, the Group Insurance Board hears an insurance appeal
appeal: A proceeding brought to a higher court to review a lower court decision
appeal: To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc
appeal: The right and process available to a program or institution for a review of the COA's decision to withdraw accreditation or deny initial accreditation of the program
appeal: To ask a more senior court or person to review a decision of a subordinate court or person In some countries such as Canada, the USA and Australia, appeals can continue all the way up to the Supreme Court, where the decision is final in that it can no longer be appealed That is why it is called "supreme" (although, in Australia the supreme court is called the High Court )
appeal: The procedure by which a person found guilty in a lower court can request that a higher court review the case for possible errors or injustices made during the original trial A request for re-examination of the case
appeal: The formal request by an applicant or employer to have a case reconsidered by the next higher level of authority (see "Hearing") An appeal must be filed within 30 days of the decision date
appeal: An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for reëxamination or review
appeal: To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision. --Tomlins. [WP]
appeal: challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict
appeal: when a party to a court case asks a higher court to review a judge's decision from a lower court
appeal: To be attractive; that idea appeals to me means I find the idea attractive
appeal: An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public
appeal: cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law"
appeal: The bringing of a case to a higher court for review of a lower court's order or judgment
appeal: the act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision of whether a batsman is out or not
appeal: A call upon a person or an authority for proof or decision, in ones favor; reference to another as witness; a call for help or a favor; entreaty
appeal: A summons to answer to a charge. --Dryden
appeal: If something appeals to you, you find it attractive or interesting. On the other hand, the idea appealed to him
appeal: request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble"
appeal: If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them. The Prime Minister appealed to young people to use their vote He will appeal to the state for an extension of unemployment benefits The United Nations has appealed for help from the international community
appeal: as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged
appeal: request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children"
appeal: To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reëxamination of for decision
appeal: We say, the cause was appealed from an inferior court
appeal: Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request
appeal: To summon; to challenge
appeal: An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver
appeal: challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict"
appeal: an appeal is where a party to a case seeks to question the judgment given in a lower court by taking it to a higher court who can, if they see fit, overturn or vary the original judgment
appeal: A process by which an individual asks his or her health plan to reconsider a decision not to pay for or provide medical services
appeal: When someone that loses at least part of a case asks a higher court (called an "appellate court") to review the decision and say if it was right This is called "to appeal" or "to take an appeal " The person that appeals is called the "appellant " The other person is called the "appellee "
appeal: The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected
appeal: A request to an appellate body to review a lower court's or an adjudication committee's decision
appeal: To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of alleged injustice or illegality in the trial below
appeal: (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial; "their appeal was denied in the superior court"
appeal: **The right of a party who has received an adverse decision to take the case to a higher court for review (LE)
appeal: To ask an umpire for a decision of whether a batsman is out or not
appeal: An appeal is a request for a review by a higher authority of a decision made by the Division A person must have a formal determination on eligibility before an appeal may be filed
appeal: An appeal is an attempt to raise money for a charity or for a good cause. an appeal to save a library containing priceless manuscripts
appeal: A request for a higher court to review the determination of a lower court
appeal: earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"
appeal: take a court case to a higher court for review; "He was found guilty but appealed immediately"
appeal: To invoke
appeal: is the request of an employee and/or their immediate supervisor to have the role profile match of their position reviewed by the Appeal Review Committee The appeal process is outlined in the interim Salary Administration Guidelines
appeal: A person not satisfied with the outcome of his/her case may ask an appeal court to review the judge's decision in order to ensure that there were no errors Either the Crown or Defence may appeal a case to a higher court within 30 days from the date of conviction
appeal: {f} plead; request; petition for a new trial or judgment (Law); raise money, fundraise, be involved or engaged in fundraising; plea; attract a person; be particularly attractive or pleasing, be charming
appeal: {i} request; request for money, fundraising; (Law) plea; petition for a new trial or judgment (Law); attractiveness, charm
appeal: The right of appeal
appeal: If you appeal to someone in authority against a decision, you formally ask them to change it. In British English, you appeal against something. In American English, you appeal something. He said they would appeal against the decision We intend to appeal the verdict Maguire has appealed to the Supreme Court to stop her extradition
appeal: this is the term applied to the process of appealing to an independent tribunal if one is not happy with a decision received from the Child Support Agency
appeal: To try to have a court decision reviewed by a higher court One side argues that a mistake has been made and seeks to have a higher court change the decision
appeal: To charge with a crime; to accuse; to institute a private criminal prosecution against for some heinous crime; as, to appeal a person of felony
appeal: An appeal is a formal request for a decision to be changed. Heath's appeal against the sentence was later successful The jury agreed with her, but she lost the case on appeal. see also Court of Appeal
appeal: To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate ones rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request
appeal: An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for reëxamination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver. See {Approvement}. --Tomlins. --Bouvier
appeal: be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people"
appeal: protest