Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plainant

noun

/ˈpleɪ.nənt/

Definition

A person who brings a legal case against another in a court of law.

Examples

The plainant filed a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract.
As the plainant in the case, she was responsible for providing evidence to support her claims.
During the trial, the plainant presented several witnesses to substantiate her allegations.

Meaning

In legal terminology, a ‘plainant’ refers to the individual or party who initiates a lawsuit or legal action, typically seeking a remedy or resolution for a grievance they believe has been wronged by the defendant.