defendant

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/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ English

Definitions

adjective

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

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.
In criminal proceedings, the accused.

Related words

Synonyms

accused suspect defence defense defender detainee prisoner buyer convict charge acquittal indictee claimant respondent accuser applicant

Associated

plaintiff mens waive plead liable negligent plea guilty negligence rea manslaughter

Rhymes

resplendent transcendent dependent independent ascendant pendant attendant splendent descendant interdependent

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