on appeal

idiom

when the judgment of a lower court on a case is reviewed by a higher court
Her conviction was reversed on appeal.

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The Martens were convicted in Corbett’s death in 2017, but their convictions were overturned on appeal. Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025 He was sent off following a VAR check but the red card was rescinded on appeal. Jay Harris, New York Times, 30 June 2025 That decision was partially overturned on appeal last year. Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 30 June 2025 Hedgecock’s charges were later overturned on appeal. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for on appeal

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“On appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20appeal. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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