Noun Definition

appeal

1.Definition: (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

"Their appeal was denied in the superior court"

Category: General

2.Definition: attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

"His smile was part of his appeal to her"

Related Noun(s):charm

Category: General

3.Definition: earnest or urgent request

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

Related Noun(s):entreaty, prayer

Category: General

4.Definition: request for a sum of money

"An appeal to raise money for starving children"

Related Noun(s):collection

Category: General