VDict - Definition of defendant

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defendant

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Noun

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

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Antonyms:
plaintiff complainant

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "defendant":
dependant dependent defendant
Words contain "defendant":
co-defendant codefendant defendant
Words contain "defendant" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
bill of particulars dilatory plea bind over co-defendant prosecution summons answer defence defense non pros more...

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