a litigant or party that is making an appeal in court
One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind.
One of the clergy in the Jansenist controversy who rejected the bull Unigenitus issued in 1713, appealing to a pope "better informed", or to a general council.
in the process of appealing
of or relating to appeals; appellate
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.