plaintiff
noun
a person who brings suit in a court (opposed to defendant).
plaintiffs
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pluralof plaintiff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. set a deadline of Tuesday for a response by plaintiffs challenging the ballroom project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Lawyers for the plaintiffs filed a motion for the injunction to block the Department of Homeland Security’s alleged mass warrantless arrest policy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The plaintiffs say those moments matter because Trump often uses the platform to announce major developments, such as during the Iran war, that can move financial markets.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The plaintiffs are asking the court to delay the tax rollout and force the city to redo the process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
There were only four plaintiffs now, since one of the women, Jeanette Reese, had dropped out under pressure from her employer.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
