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Meaning of defendant
defendant (n)
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
defendant (a.)
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
Making defense.
defendant (n.)
One who defends; a defender.
A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff.
defendant Sentence Examples
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.
- The courtroom was packed with spectators eager to witness the defendant's trial.
- The defense attorney argued passionately on behalf of his client, the defendant.
- The defendant remained composed as the judge read out the verdict.
- The prosecution presented damning evidence against the defendant during the trial.
- The defendant's family sat anxiously in the gallery, hoping for a favorable outcome.
- Throughout the trial, the defendant maintained his innocence despite mounting evidence.
- The defendant's alibi was a key component of their defense strategy.
- The defendant's lawyer cross-examined the witness to cast doubt on their testimony.
- After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict, finding the defendant guilty.
FAQs About the word defendant
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accusedServing, or suitable, for defense; defensive., Maki
accused, perpetrator, criminal, suspect,offender, fish, detainee, principal, accomplice,culprit
lawman,lawman,, gangbuster,gangbuster
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.
The courtroom was packed with spectators eager to witness the defendant's trial.
The defense attorney argued passionately on behalf of his client, the defendant.
The defendant remained composed as the judge read out the verdict.
