on appeal

phrase

—when the judgment of a lower court on a case is reviewed by a higher court

Her conviction was reversed on appeal.

Examples of on appeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bankman-Fried argued on appeal that the trial judge wrongly precluded him from introducing evidence that, despite his many unauthorized transactions, his investments were sound and over time investors would be made whole. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The embargo, which prevented Hull from paying transfer fees, was shortened on appeal. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 23 July 2026

This May, Murdaugh’s conviction was overturned on appeal, owing to jury interference. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 July 2026

That is one of the reasons why taxes on lawsuit settlements are tricky when a case settles on appeal. — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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