appellant /əˈpɛln̩t/noun 4adjective 2forms 1 noun4 •A litigant or party that is making an appeal in court.The appellant made her submissions to the court. •(historical) One of the clergy in the Jansenist controversy who rejected the bull Unigenitus issued in 1713, appealing to a pope "better informed", or to a general council. •One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind. •(no longer used) One who challenges another to single combat. adjective2 •Of or relating to appeals; appellate.appellant jurisdiction. — 1827 •In the process of appealing. formsappellants
