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appellant

ap·pel·lant

UK/əˈpɛln̩t/ US/ʌˈpɛlɪnt/ uncommon obsolete
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)

  • “appellate court”
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noun

1.

the party who appeals a decision of a lower court

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From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelant.

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