Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
appel
noun
/əˈpɛl/
Definition
A legal term used to refer to the process of appealing a court decision.
Examples
- The defendant decided to file an appel after the jury’s verdict.
- She was granted an appel, and the case was sent to a higher court for review.
- The appel process can be lengthy and complex.
Meaning
In a legal context, appel means to request a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.
Synonyms
- appeal
- request
- petition
