codefendant

American  

[koh-di-fen-duhnt] / ˌkoʊ dɪˈfɛn dənt /

noun

1. a joint defendant.

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Etymology

Origin of codefendant

First recorded in 1630–40; co- + defendant

Example Sentences

In his filing, Schleifer said he was fired on the basis of “smears, which originated with and were promoted by Mr. Wiederhorn, his defense team, and that of his codefendant FAT Brands, Inc.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gershman added that “virtually every fact contained in the report is likely already in the public domain” and said that the “idea that releasing the report will prejudice codefendants is hokum.”

From Salon

Working with the government is Jose Uribe, another New Jersey businessman and former codefendant, who took a deal to share his testimony.

From Salon

“As the codefendants executed the blockade, Handy used a rope stretched across the entrance threshold to obstruct entry into the clinic’s waiting room,” prosecutors wrote.

From Seattle Times

Menendez was charged, along with his wife and the three businessmen, though one businessman recently pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against his codefendants at trial.

From Seattle Times