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. 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

Ruth Eisenberg and Letitia Gomez are Rehoboth Beach homeowners and appellants from the Planning Commission decision granting Clear Space Theatre’s building permits.

From 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.

From Washington Blade

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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