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:
defendantsOrigin of Defendant
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From Anglo-Norman
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