noun
VERB + PLAINTIFF
▪ represent
▪ compensate
PLAINTIFF + VERB
▪ bring an action (against sb) , sue sb
▪ allege sth , argue sth , claim sth , contend sth , seek sth
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The ~ claimed that the correct procedures had not been followed.
▪ obtain sth ( BrE )
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The ~s obtained an injunction in the High Court.
PREPOSITION
▪ against the ~
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Costs were awarded against the ~.
▪ on behalf of the ~
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the lawyer appearing on behalf of the ~