appellant

Definition of appellantnext

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Recent Examples of appellant Previously, when a Planning Commission decision was appealed, the City Council could only consider the issues raised by the appellant. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for appellant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellant
petitioner
Noun
  • The petitioner said their Model 3’s electronic door-opening controls failed after the car had a head-on collision and caught fire.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • In California, petitioners must be at least 18 years old to file; otherwise, a petition may be filed on their behalf by a parent, near relative, or guardian.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

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“Appellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellant. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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