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Definition of Defendant
1. Noun. A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused.
Exact synonyms: Suspect
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Specialized synonyms: Accused, Co-defendant, Codefendant
Generic synonyms: Litigant, Litigator
Derivative terms: Defend, Suspect
Antonyms: Plaintiff
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Specialized synonyms: Accused, Co-defendant, Codefendant
Generic synonyms: Litigant, Litigator
Derivative terms: Defend, Suspect
Antonyms: Plaintiff
Definition of Defendant
1. a. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
2. n. One who defends; a defender.
Definition of Defendant
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Defendant
1. 1. One who defends; a defender. "The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up." (Spotswood) 2. A person required to make answer in an action or suit; opposed to plaintiff. The term is applied to any party of whom a demand is made in court, whether the party denies and defends the claim, or admits it, and suffers a default; also to a party charged with a criminal offense. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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