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Term: MLA
Definition: MLA stands for Motion for Leave to Appeal. It is a legal term used to describe a request made to a higher court to allow an appeal to be heard.
Definition: MLA stands for Motion for Leave to Appeal. It is a legal term used in court proceedings.
Example: The defendant's lawyer filed an MLA with the court, requesting permission to appeal the judge's decision.
Explanation: An MLA is a formal request made by a party in a legal case to seek permission to appeal a decision made by a lower court. The example illustrates how a defendant's lawyer may use an MLA to challenge a judge's ruling.