Definition

A person who files a legal complaint or lawsuit, particularly in a court of law, such as an ecclesiastical or admiralty court.

Example

The libellant presented their case before the judge, seeking justice for the grievances stated in the complaint.

Conversation

Did you hear about the case where a libellant sued the restaurant for bad service?

Yeah, I read about that! It seems pretty extreme to me.

I know, right? It's interesting how the legal system works with a libellant like that.

Definitely! I wonder what the outcome will be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Libellant is derived from "libel" (from Latin "libellum", meaning a little book or formal written statement) and the suffix "-ant" (meaning one who). The term refers to one who files a formal written complaint or lawsuit, particularly in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is filing a formal written complaint ('libel') — the '-ant' indicates that this person is the one taking action.

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