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defendant
the person accused or sued in a court case
In more detail
1. (noun) a person or organization accused of a crime in a court of law
2. (noun) a person being sued in a civil case
Examples
- 1. The defendant was found guilty of theft.
- 2. The defendant in the lawsuit was ordered to pay damages.
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