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Litigant

LIT-ih-gunt

/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

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Litigant

Dictionary meaning

A party involved in a lawsuit.

Examples

  • Both litigants agreed to settle the dispute out of court.

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.

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