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appealed

/əˈpiːld/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
  2. To call on (someone) for aid
  3. (informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.
  4. To be attractive.
  5. To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".
  6. To accuse (someone of something).

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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