defendant
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1de·fen·dant
noun \di-ˈfen-dənt, in legal circles often -ˌdant\Definition of DEFENDANT
: a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit — compare plaintiff
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- The jury believed that the defendant was guilty.
First Known Use of DEFENDANT
14th century
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adjectiveDefinition of DEFENDANT
First Known Use of DEFENDANT
15th century
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