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上告 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • appeal noun A formal request to a higher court to review and change a lower court's decision.

Senses

上告 is used for these senses in English:

  • appeal An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.

appeal — full definition

  1. noun A formal request to a higher court to review and change a lower court's decision.
  2. noun A serious or urgent request for help, support, or something desired.
  3. noun The quality of being attractive or interesting.
  4. verb To formally request that a higher court review a decision.
  5. verb To be attractive or interesting to someone.

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