Apelasyon (en. Appeal)

/ape.la.si.jon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A legal process of asking a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.
He filed an appeal against the court's decision.
Nagsampa siya ng apelasyon sa desisyon ng korte.
Requesting a change or restoration of a decision from the relevant authority.
He made an appeal to change their decision.
Nagawa niya ang apelasyon upang baguhin ang kanilang desisyon.
A formal objection or opposition to a specific decision.
She sent a letter of appeal to the administration.
Nagpadala siya ng liham ng apelasyon sa administrasyon.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'apelación'

Common Phrases and Expressions

file an appeal
The process of submitting a formal request to a higher court.
magsampa ng apelasyon
appeal to the decision
Requesting to reconsider a previous decision.
apela sa desisyon

Related Words

appeal
A shorter version of apelasyon.
apela

Slang Meanings

Always making a comment or line
Wow, he's always got a comeback whenever we talk.
Grabe, lagi na lang siyang may apelasyon kapag nag-uusap kami.
Funny or entertaining remark
His comments are always hilarious, so I never get tired of him.
Yung apelasyon niya parating nakakatawa, kaya wala akong sawa sa kanya.