appeal

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C,U] ~ (against sth) a formal request to a court of law or to sb in authority for a judgement or a decision to be changed: (BrE) to lodge an appeal * (AmE) to file an appeal * (BrE) an appeal court / judge * (AmE) an appeals court / judge * an appeal against the 3-match ban seealsoCOURTOFAPPEAL 2 [U] a quality that makes sb/sth attractive or interesting: mass / wide / popular appeal * The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. * The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. seealsoSEXAPPEAL 3 [C,U] ~ (to sb) (for sth)