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litigant

/ˈlɪt.ɪ.ɡənt/
lit · i · gant
Plural:litigants
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litigant Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or organization involved in a lawsuit, either as a plaintiff or a defendant.

Example

"Both litigants agreed to settle the contract dispute out of court to avoid mounting legal fees."

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• adjective

1

Involved in a lawsuit or engaged in legal proceedings.

Example

"The court ordered the litigant parties to attend a mandatory mediation session before scheduling a trial date."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'litigant' with 'litigator': a litigant is a party directly involved in a lawsuit (the plaintiff or defendant), whereas a litigator is a trial lawyer hired to represent them.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French litigant, from Latin litigantem, the present participle of litigare ('to dispute, quarrel, or carry on a lawsuit'), formed from lis ('lawsuit, quarrel') and agere ('to drive, conduct').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Litigant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/litigant
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