As a Hindi name
No reading on this path — this spelling has no entry in our Hindi sources, and no near neighbour is attested there either. We say so rather than invent one.
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
the party on whom the burden of proof in a lawsuit rests
Verified derivationMultiple readings (3)Why this matches what you typed
M3 · meaning shifts "sādhyavat" is derived from "sādhya" with the matup suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
sādhya mfn. to be subdued or mastered or won or managed, conquerable, amenable, MBh.; R. &c.
to be summoned or conjured up, L.
sādhya—vat mfn. comprehending the point to be proved, Yājñ., Sch.
containing the major term (in logic), W.
Gender counterpart
The kosha attests this stem in the feminine, the masculine, and the neuter — the same name serves without alteration.
Dictionary citations
sādhya—vat mfn. comprehending the point to be proved, Yājñ., Sch.
containing the major term (in logic), W.
sādhya—vat m. the party on whom the burden of proof in a lawsuit rests, W.
sādhyavat m. The party on whom rests the onus probandi or burden of proof in a law-suit. — n. That (pb) which contains the sādhya or major term.
sādhyavat mfn. (-vān-vatī-vat) Comprehending that which is to be proved. m. (-vān) (In law,) The party on whom rests the onus probandi. E. sādhya, and matup poss. aff.
sādhya mfn. to be subdued or mastered or won or managed, conquerable, amenable, MBh.; R. &c.
to be summoned or conjured up, L.
Alternative readings
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Caveats
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