Definition of defendant Defendant
/dɪfɛˈndʌnt/ - [difendunt] - de•fend•ant
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What does defendant mean?
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NounPlural: defendants |
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| defendant - a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused | ||
| suspect | ||
| complainant, plaintiff a person who brings an action in a court of law | ||
| litigant, litigator (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation; "plaintiffs and defendants are both litigants" | ||
| jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | ||
| accused a defendant in a criminal proceeding | ||
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- defendant (Noun)
In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another. - defendant (Noun)
In criminal proceedings, the accused. - defendant (Adjective)
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- defendant (a.)
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. - defendant (a.)
Making defense. - defendant (n.)
One who defends; a defender. - defendant (n.)
A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff.
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defendant
Any party who is required to answer the complaint of a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit before a court. -
defendant
Any party who is suspected of having committed a crime and is required to answer for his/her actions in a criminal lawsuit before a court.
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🔤- defendant, noun, singular of defendants.
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