appellee

[ ap-uh-lee ]

/ ˌæp əˈli /

noun Law.

the defendant or respondent in an appellate proceeding.

Nearby words

Origin of appellee

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

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Examples from the Web for appellee

The party appealing is called appellant; the adverse party is the appellee or respondent.
The Government Class Book|Andrew W. Young
Wickham for appellant and Campbell for appellee cited ancient laws and treaties as far back as 1662.
The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4)|Albert J. Beveridge
In case you find his decision right, bring both the appellant and the appellee to the panglima.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion|Najeeb M. Saleeby

British Dictionary definitions for appellee

appellee

/ (ˌæpɛˈliː) /

noun

law a person who is accused or appealed against

Word Origin for appellee

C16: from Old French apele summoned; see appeal

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Word Origin and History for appellee

appellee

1530s, from Anglo-French (late 14c.), from Old French apelé (Modern French appelé) "accused, defendant," noun use of past participle of appeler "to call, address;" see appeal + -ee.