appellant
adjective
ap·pel·lant
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appellant
nounDefinition of appellant (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that appeals
specifically
: one that appeals from a judicial decision or decree
Examples of appellant in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The appellant plead guilty to having perpetrated a criminal act. — NBC News, "Suspect in Maryland newspaper shooting had sued Capital Gazette for defamation," 29 June 2018 But the federal court system in Alaska on Oct. 1 revised its restraint procedures following the appellant court's decision, Tilton points out. — Alex Demarban, Alaska Dispatch News, "Alaska prisoners sue state over practice of shackling pretrial inmates together in groups," 31 Oct. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Among other issues, appellants complained that scoring rules were inconsistent and confusing. — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, "East Hartford police union questions sergeants’ test results," 7 Aug. 2019 The appellants took issue with sections of the city’s municipal code that stipulate which findings allow for the approval of tree removal permits. — Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, "Neighbors appeal to City Hall to spare 2 Flintridge Avenue oaks," 1 Aug. 2019 What appellants actually seek is recognition of a novel right to exclude transgender people from common areas of restrooms and locker rooms. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon school district’s restroom policy for transgender students goes before 9th Circuit," 11 July 2019 According to Ann James, director of Miami’s Office of Community Standards, the appeal process is done entirely in writing, meaning the appellant, in this case, Delta Tau Delta, does not have to appear in person for a hearing. — Rachel Berry, Cincinnati.com, "Report: Butler County prosecutor considering charges against Miami students," 19 June 2019 The appellant wanted equal coverage of his side of the story. — BostonGlobe.com, "We can’t afford to replace empathy with apathy," 29 June 2018 In paperwork filed April 11-16 with the state, various appellants argue that the Coastal Commission should consider how the project could impact people's ability to visit the beach or enjoy a drive along the historic coastal route. — Barbara Henry, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Leucadia 'streetscape' opponents appeal City Council's decision to state Coastal Commission," 20 Apr. 2018 The appellant wanted equal coverage of his side of the story. — BostonGlobe.com, "We can’t afford to replace empathy with apathy," 29 June 2018 The appellant wanted equal coverage of his side of the story. — BostonGlobe.com, "We can’t afford to replace empathy with apathy," 29 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'appellant.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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