solicitee

/ˌsɒl.ɪsˈtiː.tɪ/ or /ˌsɒl.ɪsˈtɪ.tee/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is being sued for libel or slander.

“The solicitee in the defamation case claimed that the article was not meant to be taken seriously.”

2. noun

A person to whom a lawsuit is addressed.

“The solicitee in the lawsuit was the owner of the company being sued for negligence.”

Synonyms

  • defendant
  • litigant

Antonyms

  • complainant
  • plaintiff