Litigant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Litigant is a noun meaning (law) A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.
Meaning
(law) A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.
More Meanings
- Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit.
Example Sentences
litigant Scholars
the parties litigant
Word Forms
- litigants
Synonyms for litigant
Depending on context, synonyms include litigator.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include litigator, party, suer, justiciable, accused, claimant.
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