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a.
That may be accused or called to answer by appeal; as, a criminal is appealable for manslaughter.
v. t.
To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of alleged injustice or illegality in the trial below. We say, the cause was appealed from an inferior court.
a.
Not appealable; that can not be carried to a higher tribunal by appeal; as, an unappealable suit or action.
v. i.
To make an appeal to God in an irreverant manner; to use the name of God or sacred things profanely; to call upon God in imprecation; to curse.
v. t.
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try conclusions.
a.
That appeals; imploring.
n.
One who makes an appeal.
v. t.
To appeal to by an oath.
v. t.
To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.
v. t.
To charge with a crime; to accuse; to institute a private criminal prosecution against for some heinous crime; as, to appeal a person of felony.
v. i.
To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also, to affirm solemnly by some sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the Bible, the Koran, etc.
v. t.
The right of appeal.
imp. & p. p.
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n.
An ecclesiastical court of Rome, called also Rota Romana, that takes cognizance of suits by appeal. It consists of twelve members.
n.
Specifically: (a) The seat of episcopal power; a diocese; the jurisdiction of a bishop; as, the see of New York. (b) The seat of an archibishop; a province or jurisdiction of an archibishop; as, an archiepiscopal see. (c) The seat, place, or office of the pope, or Roman pontiff; as, the papal see. (d) The pope or his court at Rome; as, to appeal to the see of Rome.
v. t.
To utter or affirm with a solemn appeal to God for the truth of the declaration; to make (a promise, threat, or resolve) under oath.
a.
Capable of being appealed against; that may be removed to a higher tribunal for decision; as, the cause is appealable.
v. t.
To awake or excite to action; to rouse desire in; to summon; to appeal to; to invite.
a.
Not to be appealed from; -- said of a judge or a judgment that can not be overruled.
p. pr. & vb. n.
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