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appellant

nounmasculine/feminineformaluncommon/ɐpɨˈlɐ̃tɨ/a·pe·lan·te

Definition

1

The party who appeals a court decision to a higher court.

Usage examples

The appellant claimed a procedural error in the judgment. The court ruled in favor of the appellant and overturned the decision.

Common combinations

the appellant and the appelleeappellant partyappellant's appeal