word
plaintiff
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ˈpleɪntɪfListen
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Syllable breakdown
plaintiff
Dictionary meaning
The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a claim against another party.
Examples
- The plaintiff alleged that the defendant's negligence caused her injury.
British courts now use 'claimant' instead of plaintiff.
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