appellant

/ˈæpələnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who appeals against a decision, judgment, or order of a court or other authority.

“The appellant argued that the judge had made a mistake in the original verdict.”

2. noun

A party that brings an appeal in a law case.

“The lawyer for the appellant presented a strong case for overturning the lower court’s decision.”

Synonyms

  • complainant
  • petitioner
  • plaintiff

Antonyms

  • defendant
  • respondent