rufani

How to say it

Meaning

A request to a higher court to change the decision of a lower court. Mahakama ya Rufani is the Court of Appeal.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Kukata rufani is to lodge an appeal. Rufaa means the same and is more common in Tanzania; rufani is the older and Kenyan form.

Examples

• Mshtakiwa amekata rufani dhidi ya hukumu hiyo.The accused has appealed against that sentence.
• Rufani yake itasikilizwa mwezi ujao.His appeal will be heard next month.
• Mahakama ya Rufani imetoa uamuzi wake leo.The Court of Appeal has given its decision today.

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