Meaning Of The Word Plaintiff

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plaintiff
countable noun: A plaintiff is a person who brings a legal case against someone in a court of law.

plaintiff in American English
a person who brings a suit into a court of law; complainant
noun: a person who brings suit in a court (opposed to defendant)

plaintiff in British English
noun: (formerly) a person who brings a civil action in a court of law

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