[n] Defendant
/dɪˈfen.dənt/
(accused in court)
A person or entity accused of a crime or sued in a court of law.
Example sentences:
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The judge asked the defendant to stand.
The defendant’s lawyer presented their case.
The jury found the defendant innocent.
The defendant received a fair trial.
Common usage tip(s):
The defendant is always the one responding to a lawsuit or criminal charges.
Often used in legal contexts alongside terms like "plaintiff," "lawyer," and "court."
