swahili [noun]

Rufaa

Maana (Definition)

Formal application to a superior court seeking reversal of a lower judicial ruling.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

legal appeal / judicial petition to higher court

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rufaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic rufā'ah

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mshukiwa aliwasilisha rufaa kwenye Mahakama Kuu."

Translation: The suspect submitted a legal appeal to the High Court.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hapatikani kwa maombi maamuzi Adabu ya mahakama