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Definition of appeal:
(v) :
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; 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
"I appeal unto Caesar. --Acts xxv. 11."
(n) :
(a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re?xamination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a summons to answer to a charge. --Dryden
"a kind of appeal to the Deity, the author of wonders. -Bacon."
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Definition of appeal:
(v) :
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; 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
"I appeal unto Caesar. --Acts xxv. 11."
(n) :
(a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re?xamination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a summons to answer to a charge. --Dryden
"a kind of appeal to the Deity, the author of wonders. -Bacon."