plaintiff

UK
/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/
US
/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Translations

plaintiffnoun
plaintiffs
pl
UK
/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/
US
/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/
demandeurAu féminin : demanderesse.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract.
Le demandeur a intenté une action en justice contre l'entreprise pour rupture de contrat.
Synonyms
plaintiffadjective
UK
/ˈpleɪntɪf/
US
/ˈpleɪntɪf/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "plaintiff attorney"); not normally gradable.
demandeurEmploi juridique, notamment dans des expressions comme « conseil du demandeur ».
During jury selection, the judge excused several individuals at the request of plaintiff counsel.
Pendant la sélection du jury, le juge a récusé plusieurs personnes à la demande du conseil du demandeur.

Definitions

plaintiffnoun
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract.
plaintiffadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the side that initiates a legal action.
During jury selection, the judge excused several individuals at the request of plaintiff counsel.