libellant
- An individual or party that initiates a lawsuit, typically in relation to maritime law, by filing a formal written complaint known as a libel
- The shipowner filed the libel as the libellant in the maritime case.
- As the libellant, the trucking company initiated the lawsuit against the shipping company, accusing them of damage to their goods.
- The libellant in the case was seeking compensation for the lost shipment.
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