Definition of "appeal"
appeal1
/əˈpiːl/
noun
countable and uncountable, plural appeals
(law)
(historical) An accusation or charge against someone for wrongdoing (especially treason).
appeal2
/əˈpiːl/
verb
third-person singular simple present appeals, present participle appealing, simple past and past participle appealed
(law)
(transitive, historical) To accuse or charge (someone) with wrongdoing (especially treason).
(intransitive, figuratively) To be attractive.