plaintiff

noun [C]

/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

/-t̬ɪf/ legal

Definition

› someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court → Compare defendantTaking legal action

(Definition of plaintiff noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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plain speaking noun
plainly adverb (CLEARLY)
plainly adverb (WITH NOTHING ADDED)
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Synonyms and related words:

appear for sb phrasal verb
appear verb (BE PRESENT)
bring verb (LAW)
civil action noun
complainant noun
contest verb (ARGUE)
court noun (LAW)
double jeopardy noun
enter verb (INFORMATION)
file for sth phrasal verb
indict verb
indictment noun
law noun (RULE)
make legal history idiom
petitioner noun
prefer verb (ACCUSE)
proceed against sb phrasal verb
proceedings noun (LEGAL ACTION)
prosecute verb (LEGAL)
serve verb (GIVE DOCUMENT)

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