a. [ L. appelatus, p. p. of appellare. ] Pertaining to, or taking cognizance of, appeals. “Appellate jurisdiction.” Blackstone. “Appellate judges.” Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Appelate court,
n. A person or prosecuted for a crime. [ Obs. ] See Appellee. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. (Botany) bearing or consisting of carpels. Opposite of
v. t. [ See Interpel. ] To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Bot.) Having stipels. [ 1913 Webster ]