Defendant definition
Defending.
adjective
The definition of a defendant is a person being sued or accused of a crime.
An example of a defendant is someone accused of driving under the influence.
noun
The party against which an action is brought.
noun
In a criminal trial, the accused; in a civil proceeding, the person or entity against whom a claim is made.
noun
(law) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
noun
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(law) The defending party; person sued or accused.
noun
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
defendant
Plural:
defendantsOrigin of defendant
- From Anglo-Norman
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