plaintiff
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- plaintiffship noun
Etymology
Origin of plaintiff
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English plaintif “complaining person,” noun use of the adjective; plaintive
Example Sentences
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The case was later voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff.
In February, the plaintiff said that she was forced to quit her job.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Paxton’s actions make headlines, while bolstering friendships in the plaintiffs bar.
In a state that is “difficult or impossible to access without driving,” one plaintiff said losing his license will cost him his administrative associate job at the University of Kansas.
“Parents could be assumed to sympathize with the plaintiff’s mother, but they may also be quicker to perceive lenient parenting.”
From Los Angeles Times
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