Definition of appeal

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of appeal is as below...

Appeal (v. t.) To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request..

Lern More About Appeal

Appealable :: Appealable (a.) That may be accused or called to answer by appeal; as, a criminal is appealable for manslaughter..
Appealed :: Appealed (imp. & p. p.) of Appeas.
Languish :: Languish (v. i.) To assume an expression of weariness or tender grief, appealing for sympathy..
Appellee :: Appellee (n.) The person who is appealed against, or accused of crime; -- opposed to appellor..
Appellant :: Appellant (n.) One who appeals or entreats.
Appealing :: Appealing (a.) That appeals; imploring.
Refer :: Refer (v. i.) To have recourse; to apply; to appeal; to betake one's self; as, to refer to a dictionary..
Appeal :: Appeal (v. t.) To charge with a crime; to accuse; to institute a private criminal prosecution against for some heinous crime; as, to appeal a person of felony..
Appeal :: Appeal (v. t.) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision.
Relentless :: Relentless (a.) Unmoved by appeals for sympathy or forgiveness; insensible to the distresses of others; destitute of tenderness; unrelenting; unyielding; unpitying; as, a prey to relentless despotism..
Move :: Move (v. t.) To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence..
Appeal :: Appeal (v. t.) A summons to answer to a charge.
Appellor :: Appellor (n.) The person who institutes an appeal, or prosecutes another for a crime..
Country :: Country (adv.) The inhabitants or people of a state or a region; the populace; the public. Hence: (a) One's constituents. (b) The whole body of the electors of state; as, to dissolve Parliament and appeal to the country..
Oath :: Oath (n.) A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed..
Swearer :: Swear (v. t.) To appeal to by an oath.
Authority :: Authority (n.) That which, or one who, is claimed or appealed to in support of opinions, actions, measures, etc..
Appeal :: Appeal (v. t.) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.
Appeal :: Appeal (v. t.) The right of appeal.
Ineffective :: Ineffective (a.) Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us