appellant Definition
a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
Using appellant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appellant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The appellant argued that the lower court had made an error in judgment.
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The Supreme Court will hear the case brought by the appellant.
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The appellant's appeal was denied by the higher court.
appellant Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for appellant
Phrases with appellant
appellant court
a court that has the power to review decisions made by lower courts
Example
The appellant court overturned the ruling of the lower court.
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The appellant's attorney filed a brief arguing for a reversal of the lower court's decision.
the authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts
Example
The Supreme Court has appellant jurisdiction over all federal courts in the United States.
Origins of appellant
from Old French 'apeler', meaning 'to call'
Summary: appellant in Brief
An 'appellant' [əˈpelənt] is a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. The term is often used in legal contexts, and refers to someone who is appealing a court decision. Phrases like 'appellant court,' 'appellant brief,' and 'appellant jurisdiction' are used to describe different aspects of the appeals process.
