| Appeal (appeal) |
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| v. t. | ((?)) |
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| Ap*peal" |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Appealed (&?]); p. pr. *** vb. n.
Appealing.] [OE. appelen, apelen, to appeal, accuse,
OF. appeler, fr. L. appellare to approach, address, invoke,
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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. We say, the cause was appealed from
an inferior court.
To summon; to challenge.
To invoke.
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| Appeal (appeal) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Ap*peal" |
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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.
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.
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| Appeal (appeal) |
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| n. | |
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| Ap*peal" |
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An application for the removal of a cause or suit
from an inferior to a superior judge or court for reëxamination or
review.
A summons to answer to a charge.
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.
Resort to physical means; recourse.
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