Appellant

adj. pertaining to an appeal (request that a higher court review a case)

n. one who makes an appeal; one who appeals a judicial decree or decision

Noun
1. the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
(synonym) plaintiff in error
(hypernym) litigant, litigator
(derivation) appeal
Adjective
1. of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals); "appellate court"
(synonym) appellate
(pertainym) appeal
(classification) law, jurisprudence

adj. appellant (Law), pertaining to an appeal (request that a higher court review a case)

(n.)
One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of a cause by a higher tribunal.
  

(n.)
One who appeals or entreats.
  

(n.)
One who appealed to a general council against the bull Unigenitus.
  

(n.)
One who accuses another of felony or treason.
  

(n.)
A challenger.
  

(a.)
Relating to an appeal; appellate.
  

Person who appeals