appeal sue prosecute charge

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appeal: 上诉
A litigant dissatisfied with the outcome of a lawsuit may exercise certain rights of appeal. To appeal means to have a lower court proceeding reviewed by a superior court.

sue: 控告, 控诉, 普通人用的字眼, 包括民事及刑事
To initiate a lawsuit or continue a legal proceeding for the recovery of a right; to prosecute, assert a legal claim, or bring action against a particular party.

prosecute: 控诉, 專业用词, 主要是刑事控告
To follow through; to commence and continue an action or judicial proceeding to its ultimate conclusion. To proceed against a defendant by charging that person with a crime and bringing him or her to trial.
The state, on behalf of the people, generally prosecutes a defendant accused of a crime.

charge: 起诉, 罪名, 追诉, 追控
To impose a burden, duty, obligation, or lien; to create a claim against property; to assess; to demand; to accuse; to instruct a jury on matters of law. To impose a tax, duty, or trust. To entrust with responsibilities and duties (e.g., care of another). In commercial transactions, to bill or invoice; to purchase on credit. In criminal law, to indict or formally accuse.