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defendant
/ »åɪˈ´ÚÉ›²Ô»åÉ™²Ô³Ù /
noun
- a person against whom an action or claim is brought in a court of law Compare plaintiff
adjective
- making a defence; defending
defendant
- The party that is being sued in court. ( Compare plaintiff .)
Other ˜yÐÄvlogs From
- ²Ô´Ç²Ôd±ð·´Ú±ð²Ô»åa²Ô³Ù noun
- ³Ü²Ôd±ð·´Ú±ð²Ô»åa²Ô³Ù adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of defendant1
Example Sentences
“We will continue to seek justice for the victim and her family and work tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable,†the district attorney’s office said in a statement.
The YSL gang and racketeering trial is over: A jury found the last two defendants not guilty of racketeering, murder and gang-related charges.
Although prosecutors and law enforcement have long used jailhouse informants, they can’t be tapped once the defendant has been charged and has a lawyer.
The defendants also allegedly refused Morley’s October 2024 request that they “retract their false and defamatory statements.â€
The defendant admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent as well as making a threat to kill.
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