plaintiff

noun
UK: /ˈpleɪntɪf/
US: /ˈpleɪntɪf/

  1. A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

    1. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit.
    2. The plaintiff argued that the defendant was liable for damages.

  2. The party who initiates a legal action or lawsuit against another party (the defendant) in a civil court.

    1. The plaintiff seeks compensation for their injuries.
    2. In this case, the plaintiff has the burden of proving their claims.

Synonyms

claimant litigant complainant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plaintiff" in English means: A person who brings a case against another in a court of law., The party who initiates a legal action or lawsuit against another party (the defendant) in a civil court..

The phonetic transcription of "plaintiff" is /ˈpleɪntɪf/ in British English and /ˈpleɪntɪf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plaintiff": claimant, litigant, complainant.

Example usage of "plaintiff": "The plaintiff filed a lawsuit.". More examples on the page.