Counterappeal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterappeal is a noun meaning (law) An appeal lodged in response to an earlier appeal.
Meaning
(law) An appeal lodged in response to an earlier appeal.
Example Sentences
Republican senators said that slow roll calls were not allowed, leading to a flurry of appeals and counterappeals that left the house in a standoff lasting into the evening, just as some Republican lawmakers were eager to get away to fund-raisers that they were holding.
Word Forms
- counterappeals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appeal, appellant, appealer, challenge, counteraccusation, appealing.
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