noun🔗ShareA litigant or party that is making an appeal in court"The appellant made her submissions to the court."lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind."The appellant pleaded earnestly with the teacher to reconsider the failing grade. "lawpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who challenges another to single combat."The appellant, furious at the perceived insult, slapped the man across the face, thus challenging him to a duel. "warmilitarypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne 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."During the heated debates about religious doctrine, the appellant refused to accept the Pope's decree and argued for a fairer judgment from a future council. "religiontheologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to appeals; appellate"The appellant court reviewed the case after the defendant filed an appeal. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIn the process of appealing"The appellant student argued his case for a higher grade on the history assignment. "lawrightgovernmentstateprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
