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1appellant
adjective ap·pel·lant \ə-ˈpe-lənt\
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First Known Use of APPELLANT
14th century
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2appellant
noun
law : someone who requests that a higher court review and change the decision of a lower court : someone who appeals a decision
Full Definition of APPELLANT
: one that appeals; specifically : one that appeals from a judicial decision or decree
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First Known Use of APPELLANT
15th century
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