appeals
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpiɫz// UK //ɐpˈiːlz// ap·peals
n. serious requests for help, money, or information. They can also be formal requests to a court to change a legal decision.
n. formal requests to a higher authority for a reversal of a decision, or urgent applications to the public for aid or information.
The charity made several appeals for donations.
After the initial verdict, the legal team prepared several appeals to challenge the ruling in a higher court.
Despite numerous public appeals for calm, the controversial decision sparked widespread protests across the capital, forcing the government to reconsider its legislative timeline.
Usage
Often used with the verb 'make' or 'file'; frequently takes the preposition 'for' when requesting aid.