plaintiff
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- plaintiffship noun
Etymology
Origin of plaintiff
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English plaintif “complaining person,” noun use of the adjective; plaintive
Example Sentences
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But it remains far from clear when a settlement will come and how much plaintiffs will receive.
From Los Angeles Times
The plaintiffs said they would challenge the stay, while also defending the ruling of Benitez.
From Los Angeles Times
The laws were put on hold when a group of plaintiffs -- including medical professionals and non-profits -- sued.
From Barron's
The plaintiffs allege that the production violated labor laws and provided inadequate food and drink, among other claims, and are seeking financial compensation.
She accused the firm, which she left in the fall of 2024, of amassing plaintiffs through “practices that appeared designed to exploit vulnerable individuals.”
From Los Angeles Times
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