APPELLANT

a. n.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Relating to an appeal; appellate. "An appellant jurisdiction." Hallam. Party appellant (Law), the party who appeals; appellant; -- opposed to respondent, or appellee. Tomlins.

2.
n.

One who accuses another of felony or treason. [Obs.]

3.
n.

One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of a cause by a higher tribunal.

4.
n.

A challenger. [Obs.] Milton.

5.
n.

One who appealed to a general council against the bull Unigenitus.

6.
n.

One who appeals or entreats.

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