Plaintiffs
/ˈpleɪntɪfs/
Definitions
- (n.) The parties who initiate a lawsuit by filing a complaint against defendants.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the corporation for breach of contract.
Forms
- plaintiff
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Commentary
Commonly used in civil procedure to designate the initiating party in a case.
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