Appellant Definition

appellant
adjective
  1. of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals); "appellate court"
noun
  1. the party who appeals a decision of a lower court

"Appellant" in song lyrics

See how appellant is used in real songs:

  • "state of washington respondent v. charles verdel farnsworth appellant"
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Usage tips for "appellant"

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