Appellation (&unr_;), n. [L. appellatio, fr. appellare: cf. F. appellation. See Appeal.] 1. The act of appealing; appeal. [Obs.] Spenser.
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2. The act of calling by a name.
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3. The word by which a particular person or thing is called and known; name; title; designation.
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They must institute some persons under the appellation of magistrates. Hume.
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Syn. -- See Name.
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