Definition: The term "appellate" in English typically means "to appeal to or against a superior authority, usually an appellate court." The word is derived from Latin appella ("appeal") meaning "a plea" or "an application." Appellants are people who seek review of decisions made by other parties. In criminal law, it's used as a verb: "An appeals court may consider the evidence presented in the case and decide if there is enough evidence to support a conviction."