Defendant (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a person, company, etc., against whom a claim or charge is brought in a court (opposed to plaintiff).
  2. defender.
adjective
  1. making one's defense; defending: a defendant corporation.
  2. defensive.
noun
  1. a person against whom an action or claim is brought in a court of law
adjective
  1. making a defence; defending
Defendant (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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