ad litem

Latin phrase

ad li·​tem ˈad-ˈlī-ˌtem 

ˈäd-ˈlē-ˌtem

: for the lawsuit or action : appointed by the court to represent a client or estate in a particular legal action

Legal Definition

ad litem

adjective or adverb

ad li·​tem

ˈad-ˈlī-təm, ˈäd-ˈlē-tem

: for the lawsuit or action

trustee ad litem

Etymology

Latin