suer

noun

Definition of suernext
as in plaintiff
the person in a legal proceeding who makes a charge of wrongdoing against another the landlord was suing his suers in return, with each side alleging wrongdoing on the other's part

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plaintiff
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  • The plaintiffs dispute that claim, arguing that the constitutional basis for Rodríguez’s mandate has expired and that sovereign immunity should not shield her from liability.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The lawsuit described plaintiffs who were selected for termination while on maternity or paternity leave, and others who were on medical leave for disabilities.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
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“Suer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suer. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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