Legal Definitions - agens

Definition: Agens (ay-jenz) is a Latin word that means:

1. One who acts or does an act; an agent.
2. A plaintiff.

For example:

• As an agens, the real estate agent helped the couple find their dream home.
• The agens in the lawsuit claimed that the defendant had breached their contract.

The first example illustrates the first definition of agens, as the real estate agent is someone who acts on behalf of their clients to help them find a home. The second example illustrates the second definition of agens, as the plaintiff in the lawsuit is the one who is taking legal action against the defendant.