appellant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who appeals or applies, especially in a court of law.

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Synonyms

plaintiff in error

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Rhymes

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bellant , tellant

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Variants

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appellant , appellants

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Etymology

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From Old French appeler 'to call', from apel 'summon'.

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1. In English law, the appellant pays the fees for both the appeal and the respondent's defense.

2. The word 'appellant' comes from the Latin word 'appellare', which means 'to call to court'.

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1. appeal: An application made to a higher court or tribunal for the reversal or modification of a decision made by a lower court or tribunal.

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In legal contexts, an appellant is a party who appeals a decision made by a lower court to a higher court. The appellant believes that the lower court made an error in the proceedings or interpretation of the law.

How to Memorize "appellant"

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   - To remember the meaning of appellant, think of someone who is making an appeal or application, such as in a court case.

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