Appellability

/əˌpɛləˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or condition of being able to be appealed, especially in a legal case.

Etymology

From 'appeal' (Latin appellare 'to address') plus -ability, creating the noun form meaning the capacity or right to appeal.

Kelly Says

Not all court decisions have equal appellability—some rulings are 'final' and can't be appealed at all, which is why lawyers carefully choose which cases to take to higher courts.

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