suer

noun

Definition of suernext
as in plaintiff
the person in a legal proceeding who makes a charge of wrongdoing against another the landlord was suing his suers in return, with each side alleging wrongdoing on the other's part

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Recent Examples of suer Randy Mastro, the attorney suing the city over the rollout (and a longtime suer of the city in general), made his thoughts known in the court filing. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
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plaintiff
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  • The lawyers for the Presley plaintiffs are seeking roughly $50 million in damages, along with reimbursement of court costs and attorneys fees.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Authentic Brands Group filed alongside a number of co-plaintiffs with ownership over Presley rights.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaintiff

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“Suer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suer. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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