Plaintiff
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A person who brings a legal case against another party in a court of law. The individual or entity who initiates a lawsuit seeking damages or legal remedy.
“The plaintiff argued that the company had breached the terms of their contract.”
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Double 'F' is unusual; contains 'PLAIN' root with legal suffix
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Worth 14 points; the 'F' on a premium square maximises value
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