Synonyms of litigant

litigant

noun

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.

Related Words

• defendant
• party
• plaintiff
• complainant
• suitor
• appellant
• petitioner
• suer
• appellee
• pleader
• accused
• accuser

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of litigant

The California Supreme Court is poised to rule in a lawsuit that has pitted the state’s court reporters — the workers who create transcripts of court proceedings — against victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable litigants. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

With no real movement from the federal government, state and local law enforcement—along with private litigants—have begun pushing for access to evidence. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

The bulk of these predatory lawsuits are filed by a small number of serial litigants and a handful of law firms, including San Diego firm Potter Handy and Manning Law in Orange County. — Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

The reaction from both litigants was predictable. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026