appellant

American  

[uh-pel-uhnt] / əˈpɛl ənt /

noun

1. a person who appeals.

2. Law. a party that appeals to a higher tribunal.

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adjective

1. of or relating to an appeal; appellate.

appellant British  

/ əˈpɛlənt /

noun

1. a person who appeals

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

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adjective

1. law another word for appellate

Etymology

Origin of appellant

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

Compare meaning

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• appellant vs. appellee

Example Sentences

“We conclude the trial court failed to take some necessary factors into account during sentencing when considering whether appellant was eligible for probation,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

“With this ruling...the declaration of the appellant as eligible for extradition receives final validation,” the Supreme Court said, according to the ruling distributed by the Justice Ministry.

From Reuters

"North Norfolk District Council welcomes this decision in what has been an important and complex case for the local community, the appellant and the council," a statement said.

From BBC

"The Underworld article was not written by any employee or agent of the appellant," two of the panel judges wrote in Wednesday's ruling, the appellant being Google.

From Reuters

He added, “In my view, appellant Fairfax County School Board is likely to succeed” in the case.

From Washington Post

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