Crossword Genius

One seeking legal redress for everyday quarrel (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

plaintiff

'one seeking legal redress' is the definition.

'everyday quarrel' is the wordplay.
'everyday' becomes 'plain'.
'quarrel' becomes 'tiff' (tiff is a kind of quarrel).
'plain'+'tiff'='PLAINTIFF'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for plaintiff that I've seen before include "Bringer of lawsuit" , "One bringing legal case" , "The one taking the court action" , "accusing person in suit" , "The litigant making the accusation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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