an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea.

a request or reference to some person or authority for a decision, corroboration, judgment, etc.

Law .

an application or proceeding for review by a higher tribunal.

(in a legislative body or assembly) a formal question as to the correctness of a ruling by a presiding officer.

Obsolete . a formal charge or accusation.

the power or ability to attract, interest, amuse, or stimulate the mind or emotions

The game has lost its appeal.

Obsolete . a summons or challenge.

to ask for aid, support, mercy, sympathy, or the like; make an earnest entreaty

The college appealed to its alumni for funds.

Law . to apply for review of a case or particular issue to a higher tribunal.

to have need of or ask for proof, a decision, corroboration, etc.

to be especially attractive, pleasing, interesting, or enjoyable

The red hat appeals to me.

Law .

to apply for review of (a case) to a higher tribunal.

Obsolete . to charge with a crime before a tribunal. ?

appeal to the country

British . country ( def. 16 ) .