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demandante

claimant

noun deh-mahn-DAHN-teh Rare
People & Society Law

Origin: From demandar (to demand, to sue), from Latin demandare.

Also means

plaintiff

Usage Note

Demandante is the legal term for the party who brings a lawsuit — the plaintiff or claimant. It is common gender: el demandante / la demandante. Do not confuse with demandado (the defendant, the party being sued). Outside law, it can also function as an adjective meaning 'demanding' in a general sense.

Examples

"La demandante presentó pruebas ante el tribunal."

Natural Translation

The claimant presented evidence before the court.

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