Definition

A person who makes an appeal in a legal context, often to challenge a decision or to accuse someone of a crime.

Example

The appellor presented new evidence to support his case in court.

Conversation

Did you hear about the case where the appellor turned on his friends?

Yeah, that was shocking! I can't believe he confessed like that.

I wonder what made him decide to be an appellor instead of staying quiet.

Maybe he thought it would help him get a lighter sentence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appellor is derived from the Latin root 'appellare' (meaning to call or name) which is composed of 'ad-' (meaning to) and 'pellere' (meaning to drive or push). The word 'appellor' refers to being called or named, particularly in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'calling' someone ('appellare') to a specific purpose or name, which helps you remember that 'appellor' means to be called or named.

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