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appellants

 

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Noun appellant has 1 sense
  1. appellant, plaintiff in error - the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
    --1 is a kind of litigant, litigator
    Derived form: verb appeal1

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Appellants

Description:

Appellants refer to the individuals or parties who appeal a legal decision made by a lower court. They are usually dissatisfied with the judgment and seek to have it overturned or modified by a higher court.

Usage Examples:

1. Noun (Plural):

The appellants presented their arguments before the Supreme Court to challenge the lower court's decision.

2. Noun (Singular):

The appellant filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals to contest the verdict.

3. Adjective:

The appellant's case was strong enough to convince the higher court to reconsider the original decision.

4. Verb:

The defendants have the right to appellate if they believe there was an error during the trial process.

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