appellant
Pronunciation: [əˈpɛl ənt]
Word
Context: "law"
(noun) an appellant is a person who asks a higher court to review a decision they believe is wrong. This usually happens when someone does not agree with the outcome of a case and wants to try to change it.
Example
The appellant presented new evidence to the court in hopes of winning the case.
Example
The appellant did not receive a fair chance to explain their side of the story during the trial.
Example
Who is the appellant in this legal case?
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