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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 litigants
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.
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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
The Class Action Horizon Independent of the attorney general's investigation, private litigants have strong incentives to pursue FIFA in court.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In prioritizing splashy lawsuit announcements over long-term success in court, the Justice Department is adopting the strategy of other right-wing litigants.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 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
For years, the Northern District of Texas has been favored by conservative litigants.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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
The Class Action Horizon Independent of the attorney general's investigation, private litigants have strong incentives to pursue FIFA in court.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In prioritizing splashy lawsuit announcements over long-term success in court, the Justice Department is adopting the strategy of other right-wing litigants.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 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
For years, the Northern District of Texas has been favored by conservative litigants.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigants
Noun
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The corporate defendants are both incorporated in New York.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Tyson is requesting an Arthur hearing, which allows judges to consider setting bonds for defendants charged with crimes that aren’t normally eligible for bail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Those looking for a special Saturday ritual will delight in the seasonal tea that takes place in the lobby lounge for parties of six or less.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Regarding the plaintiffs’ witnesses, Holm said the jury had heard much speculation from people who were not in Grossman’s head.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the Physician Associates Education Association (PAEA) filed a lawsuit aimed at reversing a Department of Education regulation that the plaintiffs claim violates the Administrative Procedure Act.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Litigants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigants. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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