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litigator

noun
1
A lawyer who specializes in representing clients in court cases.
"She hired an experienced litigator to handle the contract dispute."

How to Use Litigator

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In plain EnglishA lawyer whose job is arguing cases in court, as opposed to one who mainly handles paperwork or negotiation.

Word Forms

litigators plural

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Etymology

From litigate plus the agent suffix -or.

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