1. people who make formal requests to a higher court to review a lower court’s decision
Usage: legal
2. people who make earnest requests for help, support, or mercy

Examples

• The appealers filed their brief with the state supreme court.
• Several appealers waited outside the courthouse for news of their cases.
• The judge listened carefully to the arguments presented by the appealers.
• Many appealers seek pro bono legal representation for their cases.
• The charity received letters from appealers requesting emergency assistance.
• Local appealers gathered signatures to petition the city council.
• The appealers made their case directly to the governor.