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Appeal Board

Description:

An Appeal Board refers to a group or panel of individuals responsible for hearing and deciding on appeals, typically in a legal or administrative context. The board serves as an impartial entity that reviews and reconsiders decisions made by lower-level courts, administrative bodies, or organizations.

Senses:

1. Legal Appeals: In the legal domain, an Appeal Board is a specialized body that examines appeals filed by parties who are dissatisfied with the verdict or decision rendered by a lower court. The board conducts a thorough review of the case, the legal arguments presented, and any additional evidence provided, ultimately determining whether the lower court's decision should be upheld, overturned, or modified.

2. Administrative Appeals: Within administrative contexts, an Appeal Board is an entity that handles and reviews appeals made against decisions made by government agencies, regulatory bodies, or other administrative entities. These boards ensure that the appeals process is fair and transparent, providing individuals or organizations with an opportunity to challenge and seek reconsideration of administrative decisions.

Sample Sentences:

1. Legal:

• The appellant's case will be heard by the Supreme Court's Appeal Board.
• The Appeal Board deliberated for several weeks before reaching a decision.
• The Appeal Board overturned the lower court's ruling, granting a retrial.

2. Administrative:

• The Appeal Board received numerous appeals regarding building permits in the local area.
• After careful consideration, the Appeal Board reversed the regulatory agency's decision.
• Individuals who disagree with social security benefit determinations can appeal to the Appeal Board.

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