as in defendant
law
someone who brings a legal action against another person or against whom a legal action is brought
Both litigants chose to represent themselves in court.
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Recent Examples of litigant
This will embolden civil society groups and litigants to pursue climate cases against corporates in domestic courts.
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Scott Kelly, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
In 2020, a disgruntled litigant posing as a deliveryman opened fire at the New Jersey home of District Judge Esther Salas, killing her 20-year-old son Daniel Anderl.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
With the sudden news of Hulk Hogan's death, many are left wondering about the possibility of a movie based on the life of the controversial professional wrestler, reality television star, and litigant.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Gag orders issued by judges usually bar an individual — whether an attorney, witness or litigant — from making public comments on an ongoing case, usually with the aim to preserve neutrality in the proceedings.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Scott Kelly, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
In 2020, a disgruntled litigant posing as a deliveryman opened fire at the New Jersey home of District Judge Esther Salas, killing her 20-year-old son Daniel Anderl.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
With the sudden news of Hulk Hogan's death, many are left wondering about the possibility of a movie based on the life of the controversial professional wrestler, reality television star, and litigant.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Gag orders issued by judges usually bar an individual — whether an attorney, witness or litigant — from making public comments on an ongoing case, usually with the aim to preserve neutrality in the proceedings.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigant
Noun
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The declaration also names the FBI, the DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President as defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even when a private attorney takes on a public defender case, the lower reimbursement rate compared to full-paying clients incentivizes attorneys to cut a quick deal, risking the defendant’s legal outcome, according to a report from the Sixth Amendment Center.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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American Clean Power's Grumet said that energy policy has become a core aspect of each party's political base, leading each party to campaign and then govern based on energy ideology rather than pragmatism which, in turn, creates instability.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As a result, both parties will continue a power-sharing agreement that Hortman brokered after the 2024 elections in which Democrats lost their majority, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plaintiffs repeatedly raised their concerns with school administrators, the lawsuit says, but were told the school was following state law.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Under the terms of the new agreement — filed in July and approved by the Iowa State Board of Appeals on Tuesday, per the Register — the state will pay $85,000 to the plaintiffs to settle the case without admitting wrongdoing.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Litigant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigant. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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