Associations to the word «Plaintiff»

Wiktionary

PLAINTIFF, noun. (legal) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.
PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, noun. (legal) A party who appeals the decision of a lower court.

Dictionary definition

PLAINTIFF, noun. A person who brings an action in a court of law.

Wise words

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