Appellee

//ˈæpəli// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A respondent. US
"After winning in the lower court, the appellee hoped she would win again in the appeals court."

Synonyms

appealee appellant litigant

Example

"After winning in the lower court, the appellee hoped she would win again in the appeals court."

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelé.

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