appellee

[ ap-uh-lee ]

noun

, Law.

1. the defendant or respondent in an appellate proceeding.

appellee

/ ˌæpɛˈliː /

noun

1. law a person who is accused or appealed against

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellee¹

1525–35; < Anglo-French, Old French apelé, past participle of apeler to appeal; -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellee¹

C16: from Old French apele summoned; see appeal

Example Sentences

In case you find his decision right, bring both the appellant and the appellee to the panglima.

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In the same romance we are told that "en lysle de Zellande jadis fut demourante une faee qui estoit appellee Morgane."

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Il arriva a la limite du departement une auberge appellee la Grande Prgere, ce fut l qu'il s'arreta pour dejeuner.

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Wickham for appellant and Campbell for appellee cited ancient laws and treaties as far back as 1662.

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The party appealing is called appellant; the adverse party is the appellee or respondent.

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