movant
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The movant was the plaintiff, seeking damages for personal injury in the tort case.
Definition:In civil law, the unsuccessful party in a lawsuit is known as a defendant, while the successful party (the movant) is the plaintiff.
Example:The movant was the petitioner in the emergency restraining order case.
Definition:The person who formally applies to a court for an order or decision, often in a family law context or in matters of human rights.
Example:The movant was the applicant for habeas corpus relief in the wrongful detention case.
Definition:An individual or entity that seeks a legal remedy or determination from a court or tribunal.
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