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⚖️Defendant

noun
/dɪˈfen.dənt/
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Meaning

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Example Sentences

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Synonyms

accused, respondent, litigant, prisoner, offender
Entry 1
accused, respondent, litigant
Entry 2
accused, respondent, prisoner, offender

Antonyms

plaintiff, prosecutor, accuser
Entry 1
plaintiff, prosecutor, accuser
Entry 2
plaintiff, prosecutor

Collocations

criminal defendant, civil defendant, defendant's rights, defendant's lawyer
Entry 1
criminal defendant, civil defendant, defendant's rights
Entry 2
criminal defendant, civil defendant, defendant's lawyer

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