Appellant and Defendant

Appellant

Appellant noun - The party who appeals a decision of a lower court.
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Synonyms for Appellant

Defendant is a synonym for appellant in accused topic. In some cases you can use "Defendant" instead a noun "Appellant".

Nearby Word: appellation

Defendant

Defendant noun - A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused.
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Synonyms for Defendant

Appellant is a synonym for defendant in accused topic. You can use "Appellant" instead a noun "Defendant".

Nearby Words: defend, defender, defending
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