pursuer
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Pursuer — Pur*su er, n. 1. One who pursues or chases; one who follows in haste, with a view to overtake. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eccl. & Scots Law) A plaintiff; a prosecutor. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pursuer — late 14c., agent noun from PURSUE (Cf. pursue) … Etymology dictionary
Pursuer — A pursuer in Scotland is the party who initiates a lawsuit before a Court of Scotland. The term is the same in civil and criminal proceedings. The pursuer is seeking a legal remedy, and if successful, the court will issue judgment in favour of… … Wikipedia
pursuer — UK [pə(r)ˈsjuːə(r)] / US [pərˈsuər] noun [countable] Word forms pursuer : singular pursuer plural pursuers someone who pursues someone or something Their pursuers were getting close … English dictionary
pursuer — pursue ► VERB (pursues, pursued, pursuing) 1) follow in order to catch or attack. 2) seek to attain (a goal). 3) engage in or continue with (an activity or course of action). 4) continue to investigate or discuss. DERIVATIVES … English terms dictionary
pursuer — noun 1. a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture (Freq. 3) always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers • Syn: ↑chaser • Derivationally related forms: ↑chase (for: ↑chaser), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pursuer — noun see pursue … New Collegiate Dictionary
pursuer — /peuhr sooh euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that pursues. 2. Scots Law, Eccles. Law. a plaintiff or complainant. [1350 1400; ME; see PURSUE, ER1] * * * … Universalium
pursuer — noun a) One who pursues. b) The party who initiates a lawsuit; a plaintiff … Wiktionary
pursuer — Synonyms and related words: addict, adherent, admirer, adorer, amorist, appendage, attendant, buff, bug, cavaliere servente, chaser, collector, courtier, dangler, demon, dependent, disciple, eager beaver, energumen, enthusiast, faddist, fan,… … Moby Thesaurus
