Synonyms of litigants

litigants

noun

plural of litigant

as in defendants

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

• defendants
• parties
• plaintiffs
• complainants
• suitors
• suers
• petitioners
• appellees
• appellants
• accused
• pleaders
• accusers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of litigants

Whether there are sufficient facts necessary to satisfy the UPEPA standard ― which is essentially the summary judgment standard ― may be a close call where the litigants will not know until the court ultimately rules. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Without a record of their proceedings, litigants can’t prove what happened in the courtroom, or appeal if a judge denies a restraining order or approves a custody arrangement that leaves them vulnerable to further violence. — 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 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 Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

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

While that move failed, the subsequent legal action—which included star quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as litigants—led to a federal judge ordering owners to end the lockout. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026

Gonzalez Rogers heaped praise on the jurors during the trial and alluded to the contrast between them and the billionaire witnesses and litigants. — David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026