litigant

noun

lit·​i·​gant ˈli-ti-gənt How to pronounce litigant (audio)
Synonyms of litigantnext
: one engaged in a lawsuit
litigant adjective

Examples of litigant in a Sentence

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My leadership on the bench is guided by judicial ethics, the Constitution, and a commitment to impartiality, independence, and due process — principles that serve all litigants, regardless of political belief. Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 He's been a very active litigant in cases that are designed to punish and to push back on the coverage in these spaces. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane and Mitch Green personally offered to connect prospective litigants with the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon and the state attorney general’s office. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026 Such reactions from a judge are not generally considered a favorable omen for a litigant. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for litigant

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of litigant was in 1659

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“Litigant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litigant. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

litigant

noun
lit·​i·​gant ˈlit-i-gənt How to pronounce litigant (audio)
: a person taking part in a lawsuit

Legal Definition

litigant

noun
lit·​i·​gant ˈli-ti-gənt How to pronounce litigant (audio)
: an active party to litigation
litigant adjective

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