co-respondent

British  

/ ˌkəʊrɪˈspɒndənt /

noun

1. law a person cited in divorce proceedings, who is alleged to have committed adultery with the respondent

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Other Word Forms

• co-respondency noun

Example Sentences

The X Factor judge had been named in legal papers as a co-respondent, meaning there was a possibility he would have had to give evidence.

From BBC

He is a stocky, soft-cheeked 34-year-old Korean man wearing a shiny dinner jacket, co-respondent shoes without socks and enough make-up to make Katie Price seem like an ambassador for the natural look.

From The Guardian

Have we never heard of a backslider in Brooklyn, or of a clerical co-respondent at home, that we should expect perfection in the Philippines?

From Project Gutenberg

The husband demands a fine for his wife’s infidelity from the co-respondent.

From Project Gutenberg

To protect the name of the alleged co-respondent Mr. Saltus fought tooth and nail.

From Project Gutenberg