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   Appellation , n. [L. appellatio, fr. appellare: cf. F. appellation. See Appeal.]
   The act of appealing; appeal. [Obs.]
   Spenser.
   
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   The act of calling by a name.
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   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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