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appellant

Pronunciation: /əˈpɛl(ə)nt/

Definition of appellant

noun

Law
  • a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

Origin:

late Middle English: from French apelant, literally 'appealing', from the verb apeler (see appeal)

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