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litigant
noun [C] /ˈlɪt.ɪ.ɡənt/
/ˈlɪt̬-/ legalDefinition
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- appear for sb phrasal verb
- appear verb (BE PRESENT)
- bring verb (LAW)
- civil action noun
- complainant noun
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- indictment noun
- law noun (RULE)
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