Appellant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈpɛln̩t/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Appellant is an adjective meaning (law) Of or relating to appeals; appellate.
Meaning
(law) Of or relating to appeals; appellate.
More Meanings
- In the process of appealing.
- (law) A litigant or party that is making an appeal in court.
- One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind.
- (obsolete) One who challenges another to single combat.
- (historical) One of the clergy in the Jansenist controversy who rejected the bull Unigenitus issued in 1713, appealing to a pope "better informed", or to a general council.
Example Sentences
appellant jurisdiction.
The appellant made her submissions to the court.
Firſt, heauen be the record to my ſpeech, In the deuotion of a ſubiects loue, Tendering the precious ſafetie of my Prince, And free from other misbegotten hate, Come I appealant to rhis [sic] Princely preſence.
Word Forms
- appellaunt
- appellants
Synonyms for appellant
Depending on context, synonyms include appellate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appellate, appeal, jury, complainant, plaintiff, petitioner.
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