Relator
/ˈriːleɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A private party who initiates a relator lawsuit on behalf of the government, typically in a qui tam action under the False Claims Act.
The relator filed a suit alleging fraud against the government contractor.
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Commentary
The term 'relator' is specifically used in the context of qui tam litigation and is central to whistleblower lawsuits under statutes like the False Claims Act.
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