Vocabulary
Litigant
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit.
Urdu meaning
مقدمہ باز، مقدمہ لڑنے والا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The logic of`cost imposed` is to form a judicial shield to protect the respondent from any further malicious litigation from the litigant.
- Ideally, the litigant should not be allowed to file anyfurther petition if the monetary cost imposed is unpaid.
- There may be disputes in which one side is invested in pursuing the case,usually the plaintiff or litigant seeking something from the court.
- In child abduction cases, Supreme Court precedentsareclearthatchildrenshouldbereturned to their country of habitual residence, but some judges ignore settled jurisprudence to favour a particular litigant.
Synonyms
litigator, opponent in law, opponent, contestant, contender, disputant, plaintiff
Antonyms
ally, assistant, friend, helper, associate, colleague
Curator example
“a litigant in civil proceedings”
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