Appellant

[ə'pel(ə)nt] or [ə'pɛlənt]

Definition

(noun.) the party who appeals a decision of a lower court.

Edited by Astor--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Relating to an appeal; appellate.

(n.) One who accuses another of felony or treason.

(n.) One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of a cause by a higher tribunal.

(n.) A challenger.

(n.) One who appealed to a general council against the bull Unigenitus.

(n.) One who appeals or entreats.

Editor: Moore

Definition

n. one who makes an appeal from the decision of a lower court to a higher: one who makes earnest entreaty of any kind: (obs.) one who challenges another to single combat: 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.—adj. Appell′ate relating to appeals.

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