plaintiff in error

/ˌpleɪntɪf ɪn ˌɛrər/
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Other forms: plaintiffs in error

Definitions of plaintiff in error
  1. noun
    the person or party seeking a reversal of a lower court's decision
    synonyms: appellant
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    type of:
    litigant, litigator
    (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
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