上诉

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Meaning and Usage

"上诉" specifically refers to the legal action of appealing a court decision to a higher court. It is a formal term used in judicial contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "上诉" in legal discussions, news reports about court cases, or when talking about the judicial process.

Typical Collocations

  • 上诉法院 (appeal court): the court where the appeal is filed
  • 提出上诉 (file an appeal): the act of formally requesting a review
  • 上诉期限 (appeal deadline): the time limit to file an appeal

Usage Notes

"上诉" is a verb and usually appears with objects like 判决 (judgment) or 裁决 (decision). It is important not to confuse it with "诉讼" which means to sue or litigate generally. "上诉" always implies dissatisfaction with a previous judgment and seeking a higher court's review.

Example Sentences

He was dissatisfied with the court's verdict and decided to appeal.

An appeal must be filed within fifteen days after the delivery of the

The lawyer advised the client to appeal to seek a more favorable judgment.