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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Trump told reporters Sunday on Air Force One the rulings could still be overturned on appeal.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Their attorneys fought the charges and resisted the Justice Department's previous efforts to keep the cases moving forward on appeal after Mr. Trump's election win.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
He was convicted on 18 counts — five of which were overturned on appeal.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
Five counts related to the Senate seat charges were later dismissed on appeal.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Their attorneys fought the charges and resisted the Justice Department's previous efforts to keep the cases moving forward on appeal after Mr. Trump's election win.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
He was convicted on 18 counts — five of which were overturned on appeal.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
Five counts related to the Senate seat charges were later dismissed on appeal.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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“On appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20appeal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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