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libelant

especially British, ··Գ

[lahy-buh-luhnt]

noun

Law.
  1. a person who libels, or institutes suit.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of libelant1

First recorded in 1720–30; libel + -ant
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Example Sentences

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Unseaworthiness covers not only faulty gear that makes a ship unseaworthy, but also faulty use of that gear by the crew�including the libelant.

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