Appealable Meaning
/əˈpiləbəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThat may be appealed, or sent to a higher court for judgement.
adjThat may be accused or called to answer by appeal.
Sentence Examples
The court's decision was appealable to a higher court.
The judge determined that the case was appealable on those grounds.
The judge ruled that the court decision is indeed appealable.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer noted that the judge's decision was ____, so they planned to file immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge's decision is ____ if you believe there was a legal error.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English appeal Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English appealable From appeal + -able.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer noted that the judge's decision was ____, so they planned to file immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge's decision is ____ if you believe there was a legal error.