Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apelar

verb
/əˈpɪlɛr/
Definition
To appeal or to resort to a higher authority or court.
Examples
  • Eu decidi apelar para a justiça depois daquela decisão injusta.
  • She chose to apelar to the court for a more favorable ruling.
  • Estamos tentando apelar para a boa vontade deles.
Meaning
In a legal context, ‘apelar’ refers to the act of seeking a review of a decision made by a lower court. In a more general sense, it can mean to make a serious or urgent request for something.
Synonyms
  • recorrer
  • solicitar
  • implorar