on appeal
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—when the judgment of a lower court on a case is reviewed by a higher court
Her conviction was reversed on appeal.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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“On appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20appeal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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