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plaintiffs

/ˈpleɪntɪfs/ /ˈpleɪntɪfs/

Meanings
noun
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.

Examples :

"The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claimed the school failed to provide proper safety equipment. "
law person

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lawsuit noun

/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/

In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

"The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve."

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proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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claimed verb

/kleɪmd/

To demand ownership of.

"After finding the lost wallet, several people claimed it was theirs. "

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

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safety noun

/ˈseɪfti/

The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

"If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed."

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accusers noun

/əˈkjuːzərz/

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

"The accusers in the bullying case presented their evidence to the principal. "

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bringing verb

/ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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failed verb

/feɪld/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

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defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

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provide verb

/pɹəˈvaɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."