释义 |
ap·pel·lant I. \əˈpelənt\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French apelant (present participle of apeler to appeal), from Latin appellant-, appellans, present participle of appellare to appeal to — more at appeal : relating to an appeal : appealing, appellate < appellant jurisdiction > II. noun (-s) 1. a. : one that accuses another of treason or felony b. obsolete : one that challenges another to combat especially to prove treason or felony 2. : one that appeals; specifically : one that appeals from a judicial decision or decree — opposed to appellee |