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
Decades later, he was declared a vexatious litigant by the High Court, Federal Court and Queensland Supreme Court, a label that barred him from filing any more claims.
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Our system of courts cannot long endure if disappointed litigants defy court orders with impunity rather than legally challenge them.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
This will embolden civil society groups and litigants to pursue climate cases against corporates in domestic courts.
—Scott Kelly, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 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
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Our system of courts cannot long endure if disappointed litigants defy court orders with impunity rather than legally challenge them.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
This will embolden civil society groups and litigants to pursue climate cases against corporates in domestic courts.
—Scott Kelly, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigant
Noun
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Both defendants are expected to appeal their convictions.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The defendants concealed the cash receipts from an accountant, who prepared their taxes, which led to the fraudulent omission of more than $17 million in gross sales from tax returns filed with the IRS.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The running game — to which offensive coordinator Matt Nagy referred as a quarterback’s best friend — finally joined the party.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One plaintiff claimed their debit card was allegedly used for $80 in fraudulent charges.—
Chase Jordan
October 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even if a manufacturer vanishes or declares bankruptcy, the law allows plaintiffs to pursue damages from retailers and distributors who put the product into commerce.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Litigant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigant. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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