1. In law, a request to a higher court or judge for an order or decision by an lower court or judge to be reconsidered and overturned: Jim's lawyer was hoping that the appeal to the superior court would throw out the decision made by the inferior court.
2. In law, the written legal document pertaining to an application made to a higher court: Toms lawyer told him that to make a request to the higher court, they would need to fill out an appeal showing the place, date and their signatures.
3. An urgent request: Ruth's appeal to stay out late to watch a movie was negated by her parents.
4. The power or ability to interest or allure: Little Mary was gifted with the appeal of her charm.

In law, to apply to a higher court or judge for a decision or order by a lower court or judge: Mr. Hathaway decided to appeal because he was not happy at all with the judge's ruling.
2. To request for help or protection; plea: The volunteers appealed to the government for financial help for the very poor people in their town.
3. To be attractive; to attract: Audrey's personality appealed to everyone who knew her and she was very popular among the other students.