appeal Meaning and Definition

1. n. (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

2. n. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

3. n. request for a sum of money

4. n. earnest or urgent request

5. v. request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

6. v. cite as an authority; resort to

7. v. be attractive to

8. v. take a court case to a higher court for review

9. v. challenge (a decision)