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COMPLAINANT: One who commences a legal process by a complaint.
A person who brings an action in a court of law. Examples in use:
The complainant in the case alleges that the accused entered her apartment, and Tried to steal her computer.
LAWSUIT: a process by which a court of law makes a decision to end a disagreement between people or organizations. Examples in use: - win/lose a lawsuit - a complex lawsuit that may take years to resolve. - When the newspaper refused to admit that the story was false, the actor filed/initiated a lawsuit against the publisher. - They agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a lawsuit.
Defendant: A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law. The person being sued or accused.
Examples in use: - The defendant was granted an appeal. - Who represents the defendant? -Will the defendant please rise? - The defendant has no prior convictions.