as in defendant
law
someone who brings a legal action against another person or against whom a legal action is brought
Both litigants chose to represent themselves in court.
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Recent Examples of litigant
In 2020, a disgruntled litigant posing as a deliveryman opened fire at the New Jersey home of District Judge Esther Salas, killing her 20-year-old son Daniel Anderl.
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
With the sudden news of Hulk Hogan's death, many are left wondering about the possibility of a movie based on the life of the controversial professional wrestler, reality television star, and litigant.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 July 2025
But justices offered suggestions for where litigants could turn next to challenge the government.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Gag orders issued by judges usually bar an individual — whether an attorney, witness or litigant — from making public comments on an ongoing case, usually with the aim to preserve neutrality in the proceedings.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
With the sudden news of Hulk Hogan's death, many are left wondering about the possibility of a movie based on the life of the controversial professional wrestler, reality television star, and litigant.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 July 2025
But justices offered suggestions for where litigants could turn next to challenge the government.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Gag orders issued by judges usually bar an individual — whether an attorney, witness or litigant — from making public comments on an ongoing case, usually with the aim to preserve neutrality in the proceedings.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigant
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The law currently gives prosecutors too much leverage in the courtroom and pressures defendants to take a plea deal over defending themselves at trial, Preston said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four other defendants in the Perry case, including two doctors, will also face sentencing over the next three months to bring an end to the matter, at least legally.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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In July's upper-house election, opposition parties campaigning on consumption tax cuts made significant gains, weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Clooney’s intervention helped pave the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic front-runner, a shift that dramatically reshaped the party’s strategy just months before the Democratic National Convention.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit doesn't list an exact monetary amount being sought, but that the plaintiff and classes involved receive damages in the maximum amount allowed under the law.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Miccosukee Tribe, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging the use of the facility, is vowing to continue its lawsuit.—
Ely Brown,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Litigant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigant. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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