Plaintiff
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪntɪf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plaintiff is a noun meaning (law, UK historical, otherwise current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
Meaning
(law, UK historical, otherwise current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
Word Forms
- plaintiffs
Synonyms for plaintiff
Depending on context, synonyms include actor, claimant, complainant, litigant, pursuer.
Antonyms for plaintiff
Common opposites include defendant, accused, suspect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include complainant, actor, appellee, appellant, suer, prosecution.
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