What does 'plaintiff' mean?

[Izad]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #256 "US Judicial System Question Test (1)", question 1

A person who is accused of a crime, in a court of law, is known as the ..........

(a) plaintiff
(b) defendant
(c) prosecutor

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #256 "US Judicial System Question Test (1)", answer 1

A person who is accused of a crime, in a court of law, is known as the defendant.

Correct answer: (b) defendant
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meaning of plaintiff

Izad

[Conchita]

A plaintiff is a person who starts a legal action against someone else.