defendant
1. [ noun ] (law) a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Synonyms: suspect
Related terms: plaintiff litigant accused codefendant law
2. [ noun ] (law) a defendant in a criminal proceeding
Synonyms: suspect accused
Related terms: plaintiff litigant respondent corespondent codefendant
Similar spelling:   dependant
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