appeal is the dictionary form of appealling Definition of appeal
appeal has definitions from the field of law
1
[ noun ] earnest or urgent request

Synonyms

prayer entreaty

Examples

"an entreaty to stop the fighting" "an appeal for help" "an appeal to the public to keep calm"

2
[ noun ] (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
3
[ noun ] attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

Synonyms

charm appealingness

Examples

"his smile was part of his appeal to her"

4
[ verb ] take a court case to a higher court for review

Examples

"He was found guilty but appealed immediately"

5
[ verb ] request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

Synonyms

invoke

Examples

"appeal to somebody for help" "Invoke God in times of trouble"

6
[ verb ] be attractive to

Synonyms

attract

Examples

"The idea of a vacation appeals to me" "The beautiful garden attracted many people"

7
[ verb ] challenge (a decision)

Examples

"She appealed the verdict"

8
[ verb ] take proceedings to have (a case) reheard in a higher court

Examples

"The case was appealed immediately after the verdict"

9
[ verb ] cite as an authority; resort to

Synonyms

invoke

Examples

"He invoked the law that would save him" "I appealed to the law of 1900" "She invoked an ancient law"

10
[ noun ] request for a sum of money

Examples

"an appeal to raise money for starving children"

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