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What is an appeal?

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An appeal is a legal process in which a party requests a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. This review can focus on various aspects of the case, including legal interpretations, the application of law, procedural issues, or the consideration of evidence. The purpose of an appeal is to seek a reversal, modification, or affirmation of the lower court's ruling, often based on claims that there were errors in the way the law was applied or interpreted.

In a broader context, the term "appeal" can also refer to a request or an effort to persuade someone to take action or to change their mind about a decision, such as appealing to someone's sense of justice, morality, or emotion.