appellant

[ uh-pel-uhnt ]

/ əˈpɛl ənt /

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noun

a person who appeals.

Law. a party that appeals to a higher tribunal.

adjective

of or relating to an appeal; appellate.

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Origin of appellant

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

Words nearby appellant

appearance money, appear as, appease, appeasement, appel, appellant, appellate, appellate division, appellation, appellation contrôlée, appellative

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How to use appellant in a sentence

Ruth Eisenberg and Letitia Gomez are Rehoboth Beach homeowners and appellants from the Planning Commission decision granting Clear Space Theatre’s building permits.
Opinion | Upholding the law in Rehoboth|Ruth Eisenberg and Letitia Gomez|July 15, 2021|Washington Blade
The appellants said the Planning Commission allegedly only had in its possession an earlier application that was not in compliance with the city’s zoning code.
Rehoboth’s Clear Space Theatre regroups after commissioners reject new buildings|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|July 7, 2021|Washington Blade
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.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant

Plumarium dicitur opus acu factum quod Græci a licionum varietate multiplici polymitarium appellant.
Needlework As Art|Marian Alford
A jury of matrons was impanelled, and made an examination of the lady appellant.
She Stands Accused|Victor MacClure
"Sir Yvo de Taillebois is the appellant," said the high-constable.
Wager of Battle|Henry William Herbert

British Dictionary definitions for appellant

appellant

/ (əˈpɛlənt) /

noun

a person who appeals

law the party who appeals to a higher court from the decision of a lower tribunal

adjective

law another word for appellate

Word Origin for appellant

C14: from Old French; see appeal

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