defendant
[ dih-fen-duh nt or especially in court for 1, -dant ]
/ dɪˈfɛn dənt or especially in court for 1, -dænt /
noun
adjective
Origin of defendant
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non·de·fend·ant, noun un·de·fend·ant, adjectiveWords nearby defendant
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British Dictionary definitions for defendant
defendant
/ (dɪˈfɛndənt) /
noun
a person against whom an action or claim is brought in a court of law
Compare plaintiff
adjective
making a defence; defending