codefendant

Thân thiện

The codefendant and the main defendant stand together in the courtroom.

Definition

Noun: A person or entity who is a defendant in a legal case alongside one or more other defendants. All codefendants are being sued or prosecuted together in the same legal action.

Usage

The term "codefendant" is used specifically in legal contexts to describe the shared status of multiple parties on the defense side of a case. It indicates they are jointly involved in the same proceeding.

Examples

• The codefendant provided testimony that contradicted the main defendant's story.
• In the civil lawsuit, the company and its CEO were named as codefendants.
• Her lawyer advised her not to discuss the case with her codefendant.

Advanced Usage

• The concept of being a codefendant can create complex legal strategies, as the defense of one party may affect the others.
• Sometimes, a codefendant may seek a separate trial if their interests conflict with those of the other defendants.

Variants and Related Words

• Codefendants (plural noun): The plural form.
• Defendant (noun): The more general term for a party being accused or sued in a court of law. A "codefendant" is a specific type of defendant.

Synonyms

• Co-accused (more common in criminal contexts outside the U.S.)
• Joint defendant

Notes

• "Codefendant" is a compound noun formed from the prefix "co-" (meaning together or jointly) and "defendant." It is typically written as one word.
• The term applies to both civil lawsuits (where parties are sued) and criminal prosecutions (where parties are charged with a crime).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action

Từ đồng nghĩa

• co-defendant