litigant — a person involved in a lawsuit; a party engaged in litigation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person involved in a lawsuit; a party engaged in litigation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
Korean meaning: 소송 당사자, 소송에 관련된 사람
Korean pronunciation: **리**티건트
Example Sentences
- The litigant showed up to court wearing flip-flops and a Hawaiian shirt, much to his lawyer's horror.
- Each litigant must present evidence to support their claims.
- The judge warned the litigant that shouting objections from the gallery was not allowed.
litigant
NOUN//ˈlɪtɪɡənt//
a person involved in a lawsuit; a party engaged in litigation
The litigant presents their case confidently in court
The elegant lawyer stays vigilant for her litigant!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'litigant-', present participle of 'litigare' meaning 'to dispute in court' or 'to quarrel'. The word literally meant 'one who is engaged in a lawsuit' in ancient Roman legal terminology.
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📝Examples
“The litigant showed up to court wearing flip-flops and a Hawaiian shirt, much to his lawyer's horror.”
“Each litigant must present evidence to support their claims.”
“The judge warned the litigant that shouting objections from the gallery was not allowed.”
“Both litigants agreed to settle out of court to avoid lengthy proceedings.”
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