Plaintiff: meaning, definitions and examples
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plaintiff
[ ˈpleɪntɪf ]
legal term
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Synonyms
claimant, complainant, petitioner
Examples of usage
- The plaintiff claimed that the defendant had breached the contract.
- The plaintiff is seeking damages for emotional distress.
legal term
The party that initiates a legal action before a court.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company for discrimination.
- The plaintiff must prove their case in court.
Translations
Translations of the word "plaintiff" in other languages:
🇵🇹 autor
🇮🇳 वादी
🇩🇪 Kläger
🇮🇩 penggugat
🇺🇦 позивач
🇵🇱 powód
🇯🇵 原告
🇫🇷 demandeur
🇪🇸 demandante
🇹🇷 davacı
🇰🇷 원고
🇸🇦 مدعي
🇨🇿 žalobce
🇸🇰 žalobca
🇨🇳 原告
🇸🇮 tožnik
🇮🇸 stefnandi
🇰🇿 талапкер
🇬🇪 მოსარჩელე
🇦🇿 iddiaçı
🇲🇽 demandante
Word origin
The word 'plaintiff' originated from the Middle French word 'plaintif', which means 'complaining'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. In legal contexts, a plaintiff is the party that brings a case against another in a court of law, seeking a legal remedy.