on appeal

As a result of an appeal to a higher court. Her conviction was overturned on appeal.

on appeal

In the process of being appealed; while being appealed.

See also: appeal, on

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See also:

appeal to
appeal to (someone or something)
appealing
appeal
appeal against
appeal against (something)
a number of
a number of (something)
number of things or people
call to action

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