The term demandante refers primarily to an individual or entity that initiates a legal action or lawsuit before a court, claiming some form of relief or remedy. It is commonly used in legal contexts, especially in civil law. The frequency of use is relatively high in written contexts such as legal documents, court proceedings, and legal textbooks. In oral speech, it is used significantly in discussions regarding legal cases.
The plaintiff presented his case before the judge.
El abogado del demandante argumentó que la empresa había incumplido el contrato.
The plaintiff's lawyer argued that the company had breached the contract.
Si el demandante no llega a un acuerdo, el juicio continuará la próxima semana.
While the specific word demandante may not appear frequently within idiomatic expressions, it is often used in various phrases related to legal proceedings.
The plaintiff is at the center of the legal controversy.
No hay caso si el demandante no aporta la evidencia necesaria.
There is no case if the plaintiff does not provide the necessary evidence.
La carga de la prueba recae sobre el demandante.
The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff.
Es crucial que el demandante se prepare bien para el juicio.
The word demandante is derived from the verb demandar, which means "to demand" or "to claim." The root of demandar comes from the Latin verb demandare, which means "to entrust, commit, or order." This Latin term is formed from the prefix de- (indicating removal or reversal) and mandare (to command or order).
Synonyms: - Demandador (in some legal contexts) - Reclamo (in the context of a claim)
Antonyms: - Demandado (defendant) - Acusado (accused)