appellant
nounmasculine/feminineformal/ɐpɨˈlɐ̃tɨ/low
a·pe·lan·te
Definition
The party who appeals a court decision to a higher court.
The appellant claimed a procedural error in the judgment. The court ruled in favor of the appellant and overturned the decision.
Common collocations
the appellant and the appelleeappellant partyappellant's appeal
Etymology
Do latim 'appellans, -antis', particípio presente de 'appellare' (chamar, apelar).