Ad litem
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
During the pendency of the action.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
For the suit; for the purposes of the suit; pending the suit. A guardian ad litem is a guardian appointed to prosecute or defend a suit on behalf of a party incapacitated by infancy or otherwise,
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
For the suit; for the purposes of the suit; pending the suit. A guardian ad litem is a guardian appointed to prosecute or defend a suit on behalf of a party incapacitated by infancy or otherwise.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. For a, or the suit; with reference to a suit; for the purpose of prosecuting or defending a suit. 2 Sieph, Com, 338. A term commonly applied to guardians. AD LUCRANDUM VEL PERDEN-