litigant

noun, adj — 2 senses

litigant

noun

/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

Etymology From French litigant, from Middle French, from Latin litigans.

1

Law A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.

Derived terms: litigant in person, nonlitigant

litigant

adj

Etymology From French litigant, from Middle French, from Latin litigans.

1

Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit.

the parties litigant
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