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Noun plaintiff has 1 sense
  1. plaintiff, complainant - a person who brings an action in a court of law
    --1 is a kind of litigant, litigator
    Antonyms: defendant, suspect
    --1 has particulars: suer, petitioner

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Definition:

A plaintiff is a person who brings a case or a legal action against another party in a court of law. The plaintiff typically initiates the legal proceedings by filing a complaint, seeking a remedy, or seeking redress for an alleged wrongdoing.

Examples:

Noun (1): The plaintiff alleged that the company had violated their rights as employees.

Noun (2): The plaintiff in the case of Smith v. Johnson is seeking compensation for the damages caused by the car accident.

Noun (3): The plaintiff's lawyer presented a compelling argument in court.

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