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plaintiff [plān′tif] Etymology: ME, plaintif, one who complains (in law) a person who files a lawsuit initiating a legal action. The plaintiff complains or sues for remedial relief and names a complainant in various civil actions. In criminal actions the prosecution is the plaintiff, acting in behalf of the people of the jurisdiction. plaintiff, n an aggrieved party who brings a complaint to the civil court system. plaintiff, n the party who sues in a personal legal action and who is so designated on the record. plaintiff Forensic medicine A person–eg, a Pt, who initiates a civil action to obtain restitution for injury caused by a negligent/allegedly negligent act How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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