Background for appellant

appellant

/əˈpɛln̩t/

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noun

A litigant or party that is making an appeal in court

Examples :

"The appellant made her submissions to the court."

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noun

One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind.

Examples :

"The appellant pleaded earnestly with the teacher to reconsider the failing grade. "

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noun

One who challenges another to single combat.

Examples :

"The appellant, furious at the perceived insult, slapped the man across the face, thus challenging him to a duel. "

war military person

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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.

Examples :

"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. "

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adjective

Of or relating to appeals; appellate

Examples :

"The appellant court reviewed the case after the defendant filed an appeal. "

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In the process of appealing

Examples :

"The appellant student argued his case for a higher grade on the history assignment. "

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