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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In one example, the settlement barred the plaintiff lawyer from any sort of statement — or encouraging others to make a statement — about the compensation deal.
From Los Angeles Times
The Times reported last fall on allegations of fabricated claims filed by plaintiffs within the settlement, which prompted L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
TotalEnergies and the plaintiffs are at odds over the reach of the definition of the environment -- whether it means risks on a local scale such as a polluted river or more broadly global warming.
From Barron's
With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.
From Los Angeles Times
The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.
From Los Angeles Times
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