defendant

[De*fend·ant]

In court, the person who gets sued or accused is called a defendant they have to defend their innocence or reputation.

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Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

Noun
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

a.
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

a.
Making defense.

n.
One who defends; a defender.

n.
A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff.

Defendant

De*fend"ant , a. [F. d'82fendant, p. pr. of d'82fendre. See Defend.] 1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. [Obs.]
With men of courage and with means defendant.
2. Making defense.

Defendant

De*fend"ant, n. 1. One who defends; a defender.
The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up.
2. (Law) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff. Abbott. &hand; The term is applied to any party of whom a demand is made in court, whether the party denies and defends the claim, or admits it, and suffers a default; also to a party charged with a criminal offense.

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

One who defends; a defender.

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Usage Examples

To force a lawyer on a defendant can only lead him to believe that the law contrives against him.

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Other Usage Examples

The defendant wants to hide the truth because he's generally guilty. The defense attorney's job is to make sure the jury does not arrive at that truth.