appellee
[ ap-uh-lee ]
/ ˌæp əˈli /
noun Law.
the defendant or respondent in an appellate proceeding.
Words nearby appellee
Example sentences from the Web for appellee
The party appealing is called appellant; the adverse party is the appellee or respondent.
The Government Class Book |Andrew W. YoungWickham for appellant and Campbell for appellee cited ancient laws and treaties as far back as 1662.
The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4) |Albert J. BeveridgeIn case you find his decision right, bring both the appellant and the appellee to the panglima.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion |Najeeb M. Saleeby
British Dictionary definitions for appellee
appellee
/ (ˌæpɛˈliː) /
noun
law
a person who is accused or appealed against
Word Origin for appellee
C16: from Old French
apele summoned; see
appeal