From the given options, select the one that rightly substitutes the given expression:
A person who is one of the sides in a case in a court of law, whether bringing the case or defending it
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Litigant
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Litigant (answer) | a person who is taking part in a court case, on either side | Each litigant was asked to bring the land papers to the next hearing. |
| (2) Plaintiff | a person who brings a case against another person in a court (only the side that starts the case) | The plaintiff asked for money for the damage to his shop. |
| (3) Advocate | a lawyer who speaks for a person in court | The advocate asked the judge for more time. |
| (4) Witness | a person who tells the court what he or she saw or knows | The shopkeeper was the main witness to the theft. |