Defendant Definition

dĭ-fĕndənt, -dănt
defendants
noun
defendants
The defending party; person sued or accused.
Webster's New World
In a criminal trial, the accused; in a civil proceeding, the person or entity against whom a claim is made.
Webster's New World Law

(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.

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adjective
Defending.
Webster's New World
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
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Other Word Forms of Defendant

Noun

Singular:
defendant
Plural:
defendants

Origin of Defendant

Defendant Sentence Examples

  • When a divorce is granted, the defendant is not permitted to marry other than the plaintiff for three years, unless the plaintiff dies.

  • When a defendant was of rank superior to that of the plaintiff, distress had to be preceded by troscad (=fasting).

  • A defendant who is served with a claim form must file an acknowledgment of service.

  • His speech for the defence contributed much to the verdict for the defendant.

  • Only that amount was recoverable from an unsuccessful defendant.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEF

Words Ending With

TNTANT

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Words Starting With D and Ending With T

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With T