Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɛl] (IPA) 
The word "Appell" is an uncommonly used word in the English language and is spelled with two L's. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Appell" is /əˈpɛl/. The first sound is a schwa vowel, followed by a stressed 'e' sound, and ending with an 'l' sound. This word can either be a noun or a verb, depending on its usage in a sentence. It means to appeal or challenge a decision or judgment, or it can refer to a call or a summons.
Appell is a term derived from the Latin word appellō, meaning "to call" or "to summon." As a noun, it refers to a legal appeal or act of appealing a court's decision to a higher authority. It is a formal process used in the legal system to request a re-examination or review of a case that has been decided by a lower court. An appell allows individuals or parties dissatisfied with a lower court's decision to present their arguments and evidence to an appellate court in hopes of obtaining a different outcome. This higher court typically has the power to review and possibly reverse or modify the decision made by the lower court.
As a verb, "to appell" means to initiate the process of making an appeal. This involves filing the necessary documentation or paperwork that outlines the grounds for the appeal, presenting the issues believed to have been wrongly decided, and providing legal arguments in support of the appeal. The appellant, or person making the appeal, may also be required to attend oral arguments before the appellate court.
The term "appellate" is often used in conjunction with "appell" to describe courts that have the authority to hear and decide appeals. These courts may consist of panels of judges or a single judge, depending on the jurisdiction. The role of appellate courts is to review the legal decisions made by lower courts, ensuring that they are consistent with legal principles and providing an avenue for correcting errors or injustices that may have occurred during the original trial.
The word "Appell" is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "apfelle", which means "apple". It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near an apple orchard or an occupational name for someone involved in apple cultivation or selling.
