Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In law, an appeal in opposition to or in counteraction of an appeal taken by an adversary.
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Examples
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The venue they chose (the hearing examiner's office) has no way for community input to be included in the decision -- unless someone wants to file a counter-appeal.
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Biehn's conviction was overturned last month, and the DA has not filed a counter-appeal.
Canadian teen obtains justice in Pennsylvania Janet Ursel 2006
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Biehn's conviction was overturned last month, and the DA has not filed a counter-appeal.
Archive 2006-10-01 Janet Ursel 2006
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As the inaccurate email gathered pace, Baobab was forced to post a counter-appeal online, asking people not to support the campaign for the present.
Saving Amina 2003
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Baez fled from the country and answered with a fiery counter-appeal, justifying himself and accusing Santana of despotism, whereupon the breach between the two strong men was complete.
Santo Domingo A Country with a Future Otto Schoenrich
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A Cuban counter-appeal was dismissed, giving the title to Richardson.
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Officals promptly disqualified Robles for obstruction, and rightly rejected a Cuban counter-appeal.
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In some instances the Home Office has later decided to counter-appeal the decision - a procedure that comes at a significant cost to the taxpayer.
Home | Mail Online 2010
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Queensland's Attorney-General Cameron Dick has lodged a counter-appeal, seeking an increase in the disgraced doctor's sentence.
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Queensland's Attorney-General Cameron Dick has lodged a counter-appeal, seeking an increase in the disgraced doctor's sentence.
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