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Added 2 October 2026

appellant

/əˈpɛln̩t/ adjective

In Latin: apellātor Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about appellant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of or relating to appeals; appellate.
In the process of appealing.

noun

A litigant or party that is making an appeal in court.
The appellant made her submissions to the court.
One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind.
One who challenges another to single combat.

Origin

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelant.

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