appellants

[əˈpelənts]

appellants Definition

a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

Using appellants: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appellants" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The appellants argued that the lower court's decision was based on incorrect evidence.

  • Example

    The Supreme Court will hear the case brought by the appellants.

appellants Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appellants

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Summary: appellants in Brief

'Appellants' [əˈpelənts] are people who apply to a higher court to reverse a decision made by a lower court. They are also known as 'petitioners' or 'complainants.' Examples of usage include 'The Supreme Court will hear the case brought by the appellants.'