Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appellee
Indeed, the appeal comes to us with no appellee (a respondent in an appellate case) at all.
—
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
But the commission held off after an objection from an attorney representing the appellee in the case.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2023
The plaintiff-appellant (Sempowich) was represented by the Noble Law Firm and the defendant-appellee (Tactile Systems) was represented by Stinson LLP.
—Eric Bachman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
In the grandiloquent language of the law, the Most Junior Junior Assistant had stated that the appellant’s case was so utterly frivolous, so completely lacking in merit, that there was no need for the appellee to respond.
—New York Times, 14 July 2021
According to an appellee's brief filed in 2013, LeCroy's attorneys hired a psychiatrist to evaluate LeCroy.
—Jennifer Henderson and Steve Almasy, CNN, 22 Sep. 2020
What the appellees and dissent seek is an unprecedented expansion of judicial power.
—WSJ, 27 June 2019
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
But the commission held off after an objection from an attorney representing the appellee in the case.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2023
The plaintiff-appellant (Sempowich) was represented by the Noble Law Firm and the defendant-appellee (Tactile Systems) was represented by Stinson LLP.
—Eric Bachman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
In the grandiloquent language of the law, the Most Junior Junior Assistant had stated that the appellant’s case was so utterly frivolous, so completely lacking in merit, that there was no need for the appellee to respond.
—New York Times, 14 July 2021
According to an appellee's brief filed in 2013, LeCroy's attorneys hired a psychiatrist to evaluate LeCroy.
—Jennifer Henderson and Steve Almasy, CNN, 22 Sep. 2020
What the appellees and dissent seek is an unprecedented expansion of judicial power.
—WSJ, 27 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellee
Noun
-
Appeals to the City Council now are based only specific points raised by the appellant.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Running Scared Another prominent and seemingly novel theme in Coca-Cola’s appellant brief is its allegation that the IRS selectively targeted supply points that had no recourse to mutual agreement procedures under a treaty.—
Ryan Finley,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
To file a recall, a petitioner must first find 25 signatures in a district.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Under the town’s rules, a petitioner could reintroduce a proposal 90 days later.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Damages are expected to top $5 million, according to the complaint, and affect more than 100 other potential plaintiffs.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Sun Sentinel Between the investment damages and improper fees, the jury awarded the plaintiffs $831 million, according to their lawyers.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appellee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellee. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share