defendant
IPA: dɪfˈɛndʌnt
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.
- (law) In criminal proceedings, the accused.
adjective
- Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
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