appeal definition

1. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
• examples: his smile was part of his appeal to her
2. (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
• examples: their appeal was denied in the superior court
3. take a court case to a higher court for review
• examples: He was found guilty but appealed immediately
4. request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
• examples: appeal to somebody for help
• examples: Invoke God in times of trouble
5. challenge (a decision)
• examples: She appealed the verdict