APPELLEE


Meaning of APPELLEE in English

[ ˌapə'li: , ˌəpɛ'li: ]

■ noun Law, chiefly US the defending party in a case taken to a higher court.

Origin

C16: from Fr. appelé , past participle of appeler , from L. appellare (see appeal ).

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