defendant

Definition of "defendant"
  1. An individual or entity against whom a lawsuit is filed, sometimes referred to as a respondent in certain cases like divorce
How to use "defendant" in a sentence
  1. The court asked the defendant to present their case.
  2. The lawyer prepared a robust defense for the defendant.
  3. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
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