Definition

The quality of being able to be reviewed by a higher court.

Example

The appealability of the case was confirmed by the judge.

Conversation

I heard you were looking into your case's appealability.

Yeah, I want to see if I can get it reviewed by a higher court.

That sounds like a good plan; how do you check its appealability?

I need to consult with my lawyer to understand the criteria better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appealability → It is formed from "appeal" (from Old French *apeler*, meaning to call upon) and "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word "appealability" refers to the quality of being able to be called upon or challenged in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of the ability to 'call upon' something ('appeal') and the suffix '-ability' indicating the quality of that action. This helps you remember that appealability means the quality of being able to appeal.

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