ad litem
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ad litem
1760–70; < Latin; cf. litigate
Example Sentences
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Bogdanoff also criticized Tupper for shaking his head after his petition for ad litem guardianship was denied.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
However, in court documents Foster said that the suit was “brought in bad faith” and that both Hudson and his guardian ad litem had signed off on the accounting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2022
They argue that under Ohio’s Safe Harbor law, Martin should have been granted a guardian ad litem to represent her interests and given supportive services, and that her case should have remained in juvenile court.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2022
After the deduction of funeral expenses and fees to a guardian ad litem appointed to protect the interest of the children, the remaining $500,000 will be divided three ways between the children and the lawyers.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2021
“Tandoori, Harrison, and Hugo are all minors. You had no right to interrogate them without a parent or guardian ad litem present.”
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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