Definitions | defendant |
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- :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.
- :In criminal proceedings, the accused.
Translations: - French: inculpé
- German: Angeklagter , Angeklagte
Etymology: From defend + -ant
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