Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Appellant \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.