appellant
/əˈpɛl.ənt/
noun
- A person who appeals a decision made in a court of law.
- The judge listened carefully to both the appellant and the respondent.
- The appellant argued that the lower court had made a legal error.
- As the appellant, she had to file the necessary paperwork within 30 days.
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adjective
- Relating to an appeal or the person making an appeal.
- The appellant brief outlined the reasons for challenging the verdict.
- The appellant lawyer presented new evidence to the higher court.
- All appellant cases are reviewed by a panel of three judges.