appealap·peal1 /əˈpiːl/ noun1[countableC, uncountableU]LAW an official request to a higher authority for a decision made by a court, committee etc to be changedThe company’s appeal against the assessment will be determined at the tribunal.
the accused’s rights of appeal
2[countableC] an urgent request for something such as money or helpa United Nations appeal for aid
3[uncountableU] a quality that makes people like something or want to buy itThe company has a reputation for identifying products with wide popular appeal.
the mass appeal of the Internet