as in complainant
the person in a legal proceeding who makes a charge of wrongdoing against another
the judge ruled that the plaintiff's lawsuit was groundless, and he dismissed it
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Recent Examples of plaintiff
In a 6-3 decision, the court's conservative majority said federal law did not permit the plaintiff, Damon Landor, to seek money from individual state employees.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
At least one plaintiff reported losing $160,000 to his scheme.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The conservative majority rejected the plaintiffs’ attempt to bring claims against the company and two of its then-executives under the 18th century Alien Tort Statute.
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Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
23 June 2026
For some of the cases that were settled, the employers tried to rely on the argument that the plaintiffs caused — or could cause — disruption to the workplace.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plaintiff
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
At least one plaintiff reported losing $160,000 to his scheme.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The conservative majority rejected the plaintiffs’ attempt to bring claims against the company and two of its then-executives under the 18th century Alien Tort Statute.
—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
23 June 2026
For some of the cases that were settled, the employers tried to rely on the argument that the plaintiffs caused — or could cause — disruption to the workplace.
—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plaintiff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaintiff
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Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy found Stronach guilty on Friday on two charges related to two complainants.
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After speaking with the complainant, Baltimore County officer Paul Catalfamo and a second officer located a man matching the description.
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He was prohibited from speaking to his accuser directly.
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The anonymous male accuser filed his lawsuit against Combs this week in California.
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If the appeals court affirms the conviction, the handbook says the appellant can then petition the United States Supreme Court for a certiorari review.
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Previously, when a Planning Commission decision was appealed, the City Council could only consider the issues raised by the appellant.
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“Plaintiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaintiff. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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