Multitude
/ˈmʌltɪˌtjuːd/
Definitions
- (n.) A large number of people or things considered collectively in legal contexts, often relevant in class actions or public law.
The multitude of claimants brought a class action against the corporation.
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Commentary
Used typically to denote numerous parties or items in legal proceedings involving many participants or claims.
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