Appellants
/əˈpɛl.ənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Parties who file an appeal to a higher court seeking review of a lower court’s decision.
The appellants argued that the trial court erred in admitting evidence.
Forms
- appellant
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Commentary
The term is typically plural; the singular is appellant. Use in context to distinguish from appellee, who responds to the appeal.
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