applicant vs plaintiff

applicant

noun
  • A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party. 

  • The third coordinate (or z-coordinate) in a three-dimensional coordinate system. 

  • One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner. 

plaintiff

noun
  • A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser. 

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