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litigant

[lit-i-guhnt] / ˈlɪt ɪ gənt /
NOUN
defendant
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NOUN
plaintiff
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NOUN
respondent
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Recent analysis by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory showed that in 80% of cases at least one parent is a litigant in person.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

It has told every future court, and every future litigant, exactly what its assurances are worth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Ridley-Thomas’ appellate case marks Watford’s first time appearing as a litigant before his former colleagues since he left the bench in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

Despite the awkward names, the point of those doctrines is simple enough: A litigant only gets one “bite at the apple” to fully and fairly litigate an issue in court.

From Salon • Dec. 22, 2023

If the poor litigant succeeds in his proceedings, the unsuccessful party pays the costs.

From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott




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