Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɛl] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Appel" follows the French language's pronunciation rules. It is pronounced as "a-pɛl" in IPA phonetic transcription. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "hat," the "p" as in "pat," the "ɛ" as in "met," and the "l" sound is pronounced as in "lemon." The word "appel" means "call" in French and is commonly used in phrases such as "appel d'urgence" which means emergency call.
Appel is a noun that refers to a legal process through which a party affected by a previous court decision requests a higher court to review and potentially reverse that decision. The term is primarily used in French-speaking legal systems, particularly in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. In English, it is often translated as "appeal."
The appeal process allows litigants to challenge the judgment or ruling of a lower court, introducing new arguments or evidence to support their case. The higher court, generally an appellate court or a court of appeals, reviews the lower court's findings and decides whether the decision was correct based on the applicable law and the facts of the case. The reviewing court may choose to affirm the lower court's decision, modify it, or reverse it altogether.
Appels are typically filed within a specified timeframe after the original decision is rendered, and the process typically involves a written submission presenting the arguments for the appeal. The court may also conduct oral hearings to allow both parties to present their case.
An appelant is the party initiating the appeal, while the opposing party is known as the respondent. Appelate courts play a crucial role in ensuring the proper application of laws and safeguards the rights of the parties involved. The decisions made by these courts may become legally binding and set precedents for future cases, establishing important principles of law.
The word "Appel" has multiple possible origins, depending on the specific context or language it is derived from.
1. Dutch: In Dutch, "Appel" means "apple". Its etymology traces back to the Old Dutch word "apful", which can be further broken down to "ap" meaning apple and "ful" meaning fruit.
2. German: In German, "Appel" is an alternative spelling of "Apfel", which also means "apple". The German term derives from the Old High German word "apful".
3. French: In French, "Appel" can have multiple meanings, including "call", "appeal", or "summons". Its origin is derived from the Latin verb "appellāre". This Latin term means "to call" or "to address formally".
