litigant

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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“Litigant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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