appellees

Definition of appelleesnext
plural of appellee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellees
Noun
  • The council, in granting initial approval, said petitioners must provide a full development plan and agree to improvements at the site.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Going back to January 2021, local judges have sided with petitioners in only 6% of cases.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As part of the lawsuit, the plaintiffs are asking for medical monitoring in case the potential exposure leads to future conditions.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Live Nation also agreed to create a $280 million settlement fund for the 40 states that joined the Justice Department as plaintiffs.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Appellees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellees. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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