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

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Legal Definition

ad litem

adjective or adverb

ad li·tem

ˈad-ˈlī-təm, ˈäd-ˈlē-tem

: for the lawsuit or action

trustee ad litem

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