Appellor

/əˈpɛlər/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic term for appellant; one who appeals a legal decision.

Etymology

From 'appeal' (Latin appellare) plus -or (suffix meaning 'one who does the action'), an older form of 'appellant.'

Kelly Says

The term 'appellor' is rarely used today, but it appears in older legal documents and reminds us that legal language evolves—'appellant' replaced it because it's clearer and more consistent with modern English.

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