Meaning of the word litigant in English

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litigant

US /ˈlɪt̬.ə.ɡənt/
UK /ˈlɪt̬.ə.ɡənt/
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Noun

1.

a person involved in a lawsuit, whether as a plaintiff or a defendant

Example:
Both litigants presented their arguments to the judge.
The lawyer advised his litigant on the next steps in the case.
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