noun
litigator
LIT-ih-gay-ter/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtər/
A lawyer who handles lawsuits.
The litigator presents evidence of the damaged fence to the judge and jury.
Etymology
The pieces describe someone who “drives a suit” forward. English uses included someone who files or argues lawsuits; the selected sense identifies the lawyer handling them.
In context
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More examples
- We hire a litigator to handle the lawsuit.
- Experienced litigators often negotiate settlements before trial.
- As a litigator, she represents tenants in housing disputes.
Forms
litigator · litigators
litigate verb — To pursue a dispute through court.
litigation noun — The process of pursuing or defending lawsuits.