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ad litem

Pronunciation: /ad ˈlʌɪtɛm/
Definition of ad litem

adjective

Law
  • appointed to act in a lawsuit on behalf of a child or other person who is not considered capable of representing themselves.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'for the lawsuit'

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Definition of ad litem in the US English dictionary
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