appellant
appellant · appellants
A litigant or party that is making an appeal in courtA litigant or party that is making an appeal in court.
/əˈpɛln̩t/
Meaning
4 sensesA litigant or party that is making an appeal in court.
The appellant made her submissions to the court.
the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind.
(historical)One of the clergy in the Jansenist controversy who rejected the bull Unigenitus issued in 1713, appealing to a pope "better informed", or to a general council.
(obsolete)One who challenges another to single combat.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelant.From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelant.
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Forms
plural: appellants| Singular | appellant |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the party who appeals a decision of a lower court:plaintiff in error
Word family
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