as in defendant
law
someone who brings a legal action against another person or against whom a legal action is brought
Both litigants chose to represent themselves in court.
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Recent Examples of litigant
In the superior courts of L.A. and Santa Clara counties, general orders issued this year have cleared the way for judges to allow electronic recording of certain proceedings involving low-income litigants who can’t afford to hire court reporters.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The appeals court warned that accepting the administration's argument about extraordinary harm would encourage many litigants to appeal temporary restraining orders.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
But even there, the burden is difficult to meet — so difficult that one has trouble imagining a potential litigant who could plausibly assert that Trump’s reinstatement of TikTok violates a constitutional right.
—Stephen L. Carter, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
During his decades in the spotlight, Trump has been a serial litigant against news outlets.
—New York Times, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The appeals court warned that accepting the administration's argument about extraordinary harm would encourage many litigants to appeal temporary restraining orders.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
But even there, the burden is difficult to meet — so difficult that one has trouble imagining a potential litigant who could plausibly assert that Trump’s reinstatement of TikTok violates a constitutional right.
—Stephen L. Carter, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
During his decades in the spotlight, Trump has been a serial litigant against news outlets.
—New York Times, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigant
Noun
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Summons have been issued for the defendants named in Marasco's second lawsuit.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the indictment, the prosecution had accused defendants, including Sheff G, of shootings, car theft, and firearm possession, all under the umbrella of criminal gang activity.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the Kirk podcast interview, Newsom broke with many in his party on the issue of transgender women in sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The parties banded together in the face of Trump’s designs on the territory.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Damages are expected to top $5 million, according to the complaint, and affect more than 100 other potential plaintiffs.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The former coach is then accused of unlawfully gaining access to the social media, email and/or cloud storage accounts of more than 3,300 people, including the two plaintiffs, and then downloading personal, intimate photos and videos.—
Alondra Valle,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Litigant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigant. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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