How Do You Spell PLAINTIFF?

Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪntɪf] (IPA)

The word "plaintiff" is spelled as /ˈpleɪntɪf/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It comes from the French word "plaintif" meaning "complaining". The spelling of "plaintiff" is relatively straightforward, as it follows typical English orthography rules. The "pl-" at the beginning indicates the origin of the word, while the "-iff" ending is common in English words used to describe people or professions, such as "sheriff" or "bailiff". In legal contexts, a plaintiff is the person bringing a case against another party in court.

PLAINTIFF Meaning and Definition

1. A plaintiff is a legal term referring to an individual or entity that initiates a civil lawsuit against another party, called the defendant, seeking a legal remedy or compensation for an alleged wrong or harm. In legal proceedings, the plaintiff assumes the role of the accuser, bringing forth a claim or complaint against the defendant. This role is usually fulfilled by filing a formal document, commonly known as a complaint or petition, outlining the allegations and legal basis for the claim.

   Typically, a plaintiff in a civil case is seeking various forms of relief, such as monetary damages, injunctions to stop certain actions or behaviors, or specific performance of a contractual or legal obligation. Lawsuits initiated by plaintiffs can span a broad range of areas, such as personal injury, breach of contract, professional malpractice, property disputes, employment discrimination, or infringement of intellectual property rights.

   Throughout the legal process, the burden of proof generally rests on the plaintiff, who must present evidence and build a convincing case to persuade the court that their claims are valid. The plaintiff's ultimate objective is to convince the court to issue a judgment in their favor and award the desired relief.

2. The person who commences and carries on a suit in a court of law against a person, who is called the defendant.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for PLAINTIFF *

• plainitff 18.3823529%
• palintiff 2.9411764%
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• plaintifff 1.4705882%
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• planitiff 1.4705882%
• plaitniff 1.4705882%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PLAINTIFF

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Etymology of PLAINTIFF

The word "plaintiff" has its roots in Old French and Latin. In Old French, the term was "plaintif", meaning "complaining" or "lamenting". This word derived from the Latin word "plangere" which also means "to lament" or "to bewail". Over time, "plaintif" transformed into "plaintiff" in Middle English, specifically referring to someone who brings a complaint before a court of law.

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Plural form of PLAINTIFF is PLAINTIFFS