Ad Litem

Synonyms of ad litem

• temporary
• appointed
• provisional

Antonyms of ad litem

• permanent
• regular
• full-time

Collocations of ad litem

guardian ad litem

Frequency: 90 %

The court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the child's best interests.

attorney ad litem

Frequency: 75 %

The court appointed an attorney ad litem to represent the defendant in the case.

ad litem representation

Frequency: 60 %

The lawyer provided ad litem representation for the incapacitated person.

ad litem committee

Frequency: 45 %

The ad litem committee reviewed the case and made recommendations to the court.

Idiomatic Expressions for ad litem

• Phrase: next friend ad litem
  Meaning: A person who acts on behalf of someone who is unable to represent themselves in legal matters.
  Usage: The court allowed the next friend ad litem to make decisions for the elderly woman who was declared mentally incompetent.