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ad litem

[ ad lahy-tem ]
/ ˈæd ˈlaɪ tɛm /

adjective Law.

for the particular action or proceeding: a guardian ad litem.

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Nearby words

ad interim, ad kalendas graecas, ad lib, ad lib., ad libitum, ad litem, ad litteram, ad loc., ad majorem dei gloriam, ad nauseam, ad part. dolent.

Origin of ad litem

1760–70; < Latin; cf. litigate
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British Dictionary definitions for ad litem

ad litem

/ Latin (æd ˈlaɪtɛm) /

adjective

(formerly, esp of a guardian) appointed for a lawsuit
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