That appeals; applying to a higher tribunal; suppliant, imploring. In modern use, frequently merging into sense ‘attractive’.

Of the nature of prayer or invocation; invoking blessing; invocatory. Obsolete. rare.

That makes an application, appeal, or request. rare.

Of the nature of, characterized by, or used in, invocation.

Characterized by invocation; invocatory.

Law and gen. Appealing. Asking or crying for assistance.