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Litigator

One who litigates.

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Appellant 76% connected

Relating to an appeal; appellate.

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Complainant 76% connected

One who makes complaint.

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Defendant 76% connected

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

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Filer 76% connected

One who works with a file.

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Plaintiff 76% connected

One who commences a personal action or suit to obtain a remedy for an injury to his rights; -- opposed to defendant.

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Suspect 76% connected

Suspicious; inspiring distrust.

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Party 76% connected

A part or portion.

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Litigate 74% connected

To make the subject of a lawsuit; to contest in law; to prosecute or defend by pleadings, exhibition of evidence, and judicial debate in a court; as,…

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Litigate 74% connected

To make the subject of a lawsuit; to contest in law; to prosecute or defend by pleadings, exhibition of evidence, and judicial debate in a court; as,…

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Litigant 92% connected

Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit; as, the parties litigant.

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