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Appeal against Meaning in English

expression

əˈpiɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
uh-PEEL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ɐpˈiːl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
uh-PEEL uh-GENST

Definición

To formally request that a higher authority change a decision, usually a legal or official one.

Uso & Matices

Mostly used in legal, academic, or formal contexts. Common collocation is 'appeal against a decision/verdict/sentence'. Implies disagreement with a judgment and seeking review by a higher authority.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

You can appeal against the school's decision.

basic

The company decided to appeal against the fine.

basic

He will appeal against the court's verdict.

basic

After losing the case, they decided to appeal against the ruling.

natural

If you don't agree with the outcome, you can always appeal against it.

natural

Their lawyers plan to appeal against the court order as soon as possible.

natural