Appellant - English meaning

noun

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

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In the event, no evidence was given by the complainant or the appellant about these matters.

noun

Someone who appeals for a legal or official decision to be changed

Usage examples:

The jury acquitted the appellants on the conspiracy as it was originally charged.

noun

Someone who is involved in making a legal appeal (= a request to a legal court or authority to change a previous decision)

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Most appeals were simply dismissed because the appellant had not followed the proper procedure., at…