plaintiff
/ˈpɫeɪnəf/
The party who initiates a lawsuit
plaintiff in a sentence
“The plaintiff alleged breach of contract and sought damages.”
Origin of plaintiff
From Old French plaintif (complaining), from plaindre (to complain), from Latin plangere (to lament)
Related Words
defendant
The party against whom a lawsuit is brought
injunction
A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something
fiduciary
A person legally obligated to act in another's best interest
arbitration
Resolution of a dispute by an impartial third party
indemnity
Security against legal liability for one's actions
estoppel
A legal principle preventing someone from arguing something contrary to a previous claim