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1defendant
noun de·fen·dant \di-ˈfen-dənt, in legal circles often -ˌdant\
: a person who is being sued or accused of a crime in a court of law
Full Definition of DEFENDANT
: a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit — compare plaintiff
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First Known Use of DEFENDANT
14th century
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2defendant
adjective
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First Known Use of DEFENDANT
15th century
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