Appellant Meaning in English
word
əˈpɛɫɪnt
uh-PEL-int
ɐpˈɛlənt
uh-PEL-uhnt
Definition
A person or party who formally asks a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court because they are not satisfied with the outcome.
Usage & Nuances
'Appellant' is a formal legal term, mainly used in court or legal documents. The opposing party is the 'respondent.' Common in phrases like 'the appellant argues' or 'appellant's brief.' Not used outside legal contexts.
Spanish: apelantePortuguese (BR): apelantePortuguese (PT): apelanteChinese (Simplified): 上诉人Chinese (Traditional): 上訴人Hindi: अपीलकर्ताArabic: المستأنِفBengali: আপীলকার - আপিলকারীRussian: апеллянтJapanese: 控訴人Vietnamese: người kháng cáoKorean: 항소인Turkish: istinaf eden - temyiz edenUrdu: اپیل کنندہIndonesian: penggugat banding
Example Sentences
The appellant asked the court to review the decision.
basic
The judge listened to the appellant's lawyer.
basic
If the appellant wins, the case will go back to trial.
basic
The appellant claimed the trial had many errors.
natural
It took months before the appellant's appeal was heard.
natural
Sometimes the appellant doesn't get another chance if the court denies the appeal.
natural