appellant

[ uh-pel-uhnt ]

noun

1. a person who appeals.
2. Law. a party that appeals to a higher tribunal.

adjective

1. of or relating to an appeal; appellate.

appellant

/ əˈpɛlənt /

noun

1. a person who appeals
2. law the party who appeals to a higher court from the decision of a lower tribunal

adjective

1. See appellate
   law another word for appellate

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellant¹

1400–50; late Middle English appellaunt < Anglo-French; Old French apelant, present participle of apeler to appeal; -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellant¹

C14: from Old French; see appeal

Example Sentences

The appellant states the breach of articles to have been committed between Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridges.'

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Brian de Bois-Gilbert stood ready for the combat, but a champion was still wanting for the appellant.

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Plumarium dicitur opus acu factum quod Græci a licionum varietate multiplici polymitarium appellant.

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A jury of matrons was impanelled, and made an examination of the lady appellant.

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"Sir Yvo de Taillebois is the appellant," said the high-constable.

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