plaintiffs

Meanings

• noun

  A person or group of persons who bring a civil lawsuit against another party.

  - "The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the corporation for breach of contract."
  - "John Doe and Jane Doe are the plaintiffs in the ongoing litigation."

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Antonyms

defendant , suspect

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Synonyms

claimant , complainant , litigant , pursuer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plaintiffs
painters , gainers , rainers

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Variants

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plaintiff , plaintiffs

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Etymology

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From Old French plaintif, present participle of plainer, to complain, accuse, from plaignier, to cry out, lament, mourn, from plaie, pain, wound.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plaintiff' comes from the Old French word 'plaintif', meaning 'one who complains'.

2. In some jurisdictions, the plaintiff is also referred to as the 'complainant'.

3. Plaintiffs may be represented by an attorney, or they may choose to represent themselves in court.

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Related Concepts

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1. defendant: The person or entity against whom a lawsuit is brought.

2. lawsuit: A civil action brought before a court of law in which a plaintiff alleges that the defendant has harmed the plaintiff in some way.

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Culture

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In literature, plaintiffs are often portrayed as victims seeking justice. In art, they may be depicted in courtroom scenes or as part of a larger social commentary on the legal system.

How to Memorize "plaintiffs"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group of people standing in a courtroom, holding legal documents and addressing a judge. This is a common image associated with plaintiffs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plaintiffs' with the idea of seeking justice and compensation for harm or wrongs suffered.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P-L-A-I-N-T-I-F-F-S: People Looking for Adequate Indemnification for Failed Fulfillment of a Promise.

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