Phrase guide

board of appeals

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A panel of officials, typically appointed by an elected officer, charged with making decisions on the continuing applicability of administrative decisions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, government

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a board of officials that are not judicial but are appointed to hear appeals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: appeal board, appeals board

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: board

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Translations

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  • Armenian: բողոքարկման խորհուրդ (boġokʻarkman xorhurd) — panel