I. əˈpelənt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French apelant (present participle of apeler to appeal), from Latin appellant-, appellans, present participle of appellare to appeal to — more at appeal
: relating to an appeal : appealing , appellate
appellant jurisdiction
II. noun
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1.
a. : one that accuses another of treason or felony
b. obsolete : one that challenges another to combat especially to prove treason or felony
2. : one that appeals ; specifically : one that appeals from a judicial decision or decree — opposed to appellee