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

Former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba was acquitted on appeal in 2018, while charges against a former Central African Republic government minister were dropped in 2023. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

As with most jury awards, the amount could be lowered on appeal and any potential settlement still would need approval from city leaders. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

The long-running lawsuit was filed four years ago, got dismissed the following year, and was later revived on appeal. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba was acquitted on appeal in 2018, while charges against a former Central African Republic government minister were dropped in 2023. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

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