\Ap*pel"lant\, a. [L. appellans, p. pr. of appellare;
cf. F. appelant. See {Appeal}.]
Relating to an appeal; appellate. ``An appellant
jurisdiction.'' --Hallam.
{Party appellant} (Law), the party who appeals; appellant; --
   opposed to {respondent}, or {appellee}. --Tomlins.

\Ap*pel"lant\, n.
1. (Law)
   (a) One who accuses another of felony or treason. [Obs.]
   (b) One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of
       a cause by a higher tribunal.
2. A challenger. [Obs.] --Milton.
3. (Eccl. Hist.) One who appealed to a general council
   against the bull Unigenitus.
4. One who appeals or entreats.