Litigant
/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or party involved in a lawsuit.
The litigant presented strong evidence during the trial.
Forms
- litigants
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Commentary
Typically used to denote any participant in legal proceedings, not limited to plaintiff or defendant.
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