appellee

[ap-uh-lee]

noun Law.

the defendant or respondent in an appellate proceeding.

Origin of appellee

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

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Historical Examples of appellee

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
The party appealing is called appellant; the adverse party is the appellee or respondent.
The Government Class Book
Andrew W. Young
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

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

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.