APPELLATE is a 9 letter word that starts with A.

1. \Ap*pel"late\, a. [L. appelatus, p. p. of appellare.]
   Pertaining to, or taking cognizance of, appeals. ``Appellate
   jurisdiction.'' --Blackstone. ``Appellate judges.'' --Burke.
   
   {Appelate court}, a court having cognizance of appeals.
   
   

2. \Ap*pel"late\, n.
   A person or prosecuted for a crime. [Obs.] See {Appellee}.