Litigator: meaning, definitions and examples

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litigator

 

[ ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal profession

A litigator is an attorney who specializes in representing clients in lawsuits and legal disputes. Litigators handle all phases of the litigation process, from investigation and pleadings to trial and settlement negotiations. They are skilled advocates who present cases in court and work to protect their clients' rights.

Synonyms

advocate, attorney, barrister, lawyer

Examples of usage

  • The litigator prepared the case for trial.
  • He hired a litigator to handle his legal issues.
  • Litigators often draft legal documents for court.
  • She is a renowned litigator in commercial disputes.

Translations

Translations of the word "litigator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 litigante

🇮🇳 विवादकर्ता

🇩🇪 Prozessanwalt

🇮🇩 pengacara

🇺🇦 літigator

🇵🇱 litigator

🇯🇵 訴訟弁護士

🇫🇷 litigant

🇪🇸 litigante

🇹🇷 dava avukatı

🇰🇷 소송 변호사

🇸🇦 محامي الدعوى

🇨🇿 žalobce

🇸🇰 žalobca

🇨🇳 诉讼律师

🇸🇮 tožnik

🇮🇸 deiliskipuleggjandi

🇰🇿 талапкер

🇬🇪 სასამართლო ადვოკატი

🇦🇿 müqaviləçi

🇲🇽 litigante

Etymology

The word 'litigator' comes from the Latin word 'litigare', meaning 'to dispute' or 'to carry on a lawsuit'. The term evolved in the English legal system to describe lawyers who take part in litigious proceedings. Its first recorded use in English dates back to the late 19th century as legal practices began to formalize and the necessity for specialists in litigation arose. Litigation became a significant area of law as disputes arose more frequently with the growth of societies and commerce. Therefore, the role of litigators has become increasingly important in navigating complex cases in various fields, including corporate law, personal injury, and family law.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,330, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.