It is a Latin word
which means "for the purposes of the legal action
only".
Example: When a parent
files petition for his or her minor child he or she
is filing the same as "Guardian at litem"
(guardian just for the purposes of filing the petition)
or for a person who is incompetent.
Term also used in
property litigation, where a person may represent on
behalf of the estate in any court proceedings
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