noun
litigant
Litigant (noun) means a person or group who is bringing or facing a lawsuit, or who otherwise asks the courts to settle the outcome of a case.
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A person or group who is bringing or facing a lawsuit, or who otherwise asks the courts to settle the outcome of a case.
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Etymology
This word entered English from French litigant, which came from Middle French, which in turn traces back to Latin litigans.
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What is the meaning of litigant?
"litigant" (noun) means a person or group who is bringing or facing a lawsuit, or who otherwise asks the courts to settle the outcome of a case.
What is another word for litigant?
Other words for "litigant" include litigator.
