Ap*pel"lant (#), a. [L. appellans, p. pr. of appellare; cf. F. appelant. See Appeal.]
Relating to an appeal; appellate.
"An
appellant jurisdiction."
Hallam.
Party appellant Law, the party who appeals; appellant; -- opposed to respondent, or appellee.
Tomlins.
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Ap*pel"lant, n.
1. Law (a)
One who accuses another of felony or treason.
[Obs.] (b)
One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of a cause by a higher tribunal.
2.
A challenger.
[Obs.]
Milton.
3. Eccl. Hist.
One who appealed to a general council against the bull Unigenitus.
4.
One who appeals or entreats.
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