CEFR B2

appellant

noun

Meaning

A person who appeals a decision, especially in a legal case, to a higher court.

Examples

The appellant presented new evidence to the appeals court.
If the appellant loses, the original verdict will stand.

Synonyms: claimant, petitioner, suitor

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appellant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpelənt/

Definition

A person who appeals a decision, especially in a legal case, to a higher court.

Examples

The appellant presented new evidence to the appeals court.
If the appellant loses, the original verdict will stand.
The court must consider the arguments of both the appellant and the respondent.

How to Use appellant

appellant in (prepositional phrase): The role or position of the appellant within a legal proceeding. — "He was the appellant in a landmark case concerning free speech."
appellant against (prepositional phrase): Indicates the party or decision that the appellant is opposing. — "The appellant against the ruling presented a compelling case."

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