Rayuan

Rayuan is a Malay word that denotes an appeal, plea, or entreaty. It is formed from the verb rayu, meaning to beg or plead, with the noun-forming suffix -an. The term is used in everyday language to describe acts of requesting mercy, permission, or reconsideration, as well as more formal or ceremonial appeals.

In legal contexts, rayuan refers to a formal appeal to a higher authority or court to review a decision by a lower court. The concept encompasses procedural elements such as filing grounds of appeal and pursuing a review of judgment. While the specific rules differ by jurisdiction, the term is commonly used in Malay-language legal writing and discourse in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei to denote the process of challenging a court ruling.

Beyond law, rayuan appears in broader cultural and literary usage as a kind of romantic or entreating appeal. It can describe gestures of affection, pleading for forgiveness, or earnest requests in poetry, songs, and everyday speech. The word is versatile in Malay-language communication and features in proverbial expressions and idioms that emphasize appeal and persuasion.

Notes on terminology may vary by region. In Indonesian contexts, a similar concept may be expressed with different terms, and the precise legal terminology may differ. Nevertheless, rayuan remains a common and broadly understood term across Malay-speaking communities to convey the act of appealing or pleading in both formal and informal settings.