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An appellation in general is a name, title, designation, or the act of naming. Specifically it may refer to:

• Appellation

1. a verbal or written designation of an individual, e.g. Lord, or Prince
2. a verbal or written designation of a unique object, e.g. Mount Everest
3. a verbal or written designation of a unique concept, e.g. Nobel Prize
4. a geographical-based term used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown (Appellation) - see also Appellation d'origine contrôlée below

• Appellation of origin, a geographical indication, a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or place of origin
• Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC), a certification for French agricultural products, which is the origin of the word as used in other languages

In jurisprudence:

• For appeal or appellate, see Court of Appeals

Distinguish from

• Appalachian (disambiguation) (US placenames)