appellant

Definition of appellantnext

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Recent Examples of appellant Most of the appeals were still pending after the Career Service Hearing Office ordered all of the appellants to provide further information before officers make a final ruling. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025 In a previous statement to Maryland Matters, an EPA spokesperson criticized Maryland for not complying with its directive to reissue the air permit with instructions for appellants to go to the Environmental Appeals Board. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2025 Appeals are filed online through the county here, and appellants should get a confirmation email after filing, Beasley said. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025 The hotel intends to appeal or otherwise challenge the decision, appellant lawyer Wendy Lascher told the Los Angeles Times. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for appellant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellant
petitioner
Noun
  • Levy is the petitioner in a lawsuit now working its way through the San Diego Superior Court, and his case raises questions that should concern not only every California property owner but every American who believes that government power needs limits.
    Jeremy Talcott, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
  • The petitioners have 10 days to appeal Bellows' decision.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026

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“Appellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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