Glossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice
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Swedish word. In English: appeal
To ask a higher court or body to review a decision again, because you think it is wrong.
Facts about the word
- A judgment from the district court can be appealed to the court of appeal.
- Decisions by agencies, for example on citizenship, can often be appealed to the administrative court.
- The decision states how and within what time you can appeal.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
To appeal is to ask a higher body to review a decision. It is the opposite of accepting it.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Law and justice in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.