Definition

A person who brings a lawsuit in a court, especially in cases related to libel in ecclesiastical or admiralty law.

Example

The libelant presented strong evidence to support their case in court.

Conversation

Did you hear about that case where the libelant sued for defamation?

Yeah, it got a lot of media attention!

I can't believe how serious it is to be a libelant in court.

True, it really shows how important reputation is in our society.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Libelant is derived from 'libel' (from Latin 'libellus', meaning a little book or a written statement) and the suffix '-ant' (meaning one who). The term 'libelant' refers to one who presents a libel, or a written statement in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'libel' as a written statement ('libellus') and '-ant' meaning a person who does something. So, a libelant is someone who presents a written statement in a legal case.

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