defendant
/dɪˈfɛndənt/
noun
- A person accused of a crime in a court of law.
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- The judge asked the defendant to stand and listen to the verdict.
- The defendant's lawyer presented new evidence.
- A person or organization sued in a civil court.
- The court ordered the defendant to pay damages.
- The defendant in the civil case denied all allegations.
- The company is the defendant in a lawsuit over faulty products.
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