Appellant
/əˈpelənt/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Appeal
Used strictly in legal contexts when seeking a case review by a higher court. 
The appellant sought to overturn the verdict.
Pro Tip 2/3Higher Judgment
Implies belief that a mistake was made in an earlier court decision. 
The appellant was confident the Supreme Court would recognize the error.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Role
Refers to the person appealing, not the other parties in the case. 
The appellant filed a brief, while the respondent awaited the outcome.
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