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Meaning
Noun
●
In British English, Law & People:
A
party
bringing
a
suit
in
civil law
against a
defendant
; accuser.
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Origin
plaintiff
English
plaintif
Middle English (1100-1500)
plaintif
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Actor
Claimant
Complainant
Litigant
Pursuer
Antonyms
Defendant
Related
Petitioner
Defendant
Claimant
Litigant
Prosecutor
Accuser
Appellant
Respondent
Accused
Applicant
Victim
Owner
Court
Defendants
Creditor
Contractor
Seller
Jury
Appellants
Buyer
Promisor
Appellee
Debtor
Prosecution
Borrower
Juror
Judge
Insured
Party
Lawsuit
Employer
Perpetrator
Person
Landlord
Lessee
Petitioners
Tenant
Suspect
Lawyer
Offender
Client
Principal
Insurer
Hirer
Testator
Offeror
Customer
Magistrate
Deceased
Defense Attorney
Trial Court
Injured Party
Defense Lawyer
Prosecuting Attorney
Noncustodial Parent
District Attorney
Third Party
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