APPEALABLE

appealable

(adjective) capable of being appealed especially to a higher tribunal; “decisions...appealable to the head of the agency”- New Republic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

appealable (comparative more appealable, superlative most appealable)

(legal, of a verdict etc.) That may be appealed, or sent to a higher court for judgement

(obsolete) That may be accused or called to answer by appeal.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap*peal"a*ble, a.

1. Capable of being appealed against; that may be removed to a higher tribunal for decision; as, the cause is appealable.

2. That may be accused or called to answer by appeal; as, a criminal is appealable for manslaughter. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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