Phrase guide

plaintiff in error

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A party who appeals the decision of a lower court.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the party who appeals a decision of a lower court

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: appellant

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: litigant, litigator

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