appellants

Definition of appellantsnext
plural of appellant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellants
petitioners
Noun
  • The attorney representing the petitioners, including Cunningham, argued a decision on whether to proceed shouldn’t be made until the district attorney and the county attorney can review the results of the SBI investigation.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The petitioners received numerous items of feedback from the TAC about standards, expectations and practical considerations associated with the proposal, according to Winfield officials.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Appellants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellants. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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