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Plaintiff (Noun)

Meaning

A person who brings an action in a court of law.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The lawyer was appointed to represent the plaintiff in the negligence lawsuit against the corporation.
  • In order to bring the lawsuit, the individual first had to declare themselves as the plaintiff and identify the defendant.
  • After gathering sufficient evidence, the injured worker became the plaintiff in a wrongful injury case against the manufacturing company.
  • As the primary beneficiary of the late relative's estate, the person assumed the role of the plaintiff in a court dispute against a contesting family member.
  • The company's former employee was the plaintiff in a highly publicized case of unfair employment practices against her previous employer.

Synonyms

  • Complainant

Antonyms

  • Defendant

Hypernyms

  • Litigator

Hyponyms

  • Petitioner
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