Synonyms

corespondent

American

[koh-ri-spon-duhnt] / ˌkoʊ rɪˈspɒn dənt /

noun

Law.

a joint defendant, charged along with the respondent, especially a person charged with adultery in a divorce proceeding.

Etymology

Origin of corespondent

First recorded in 1855–60; co- + respondent

Example Sentences

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Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Alice Powell and BBC F1 corespondent Andrew Benson have all set their alarms to take us through both sessions.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Moderator and NBC News White House corespondent Kristen Welker has switched the focus from foreign policy to domestic concerns.

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2020

Special corespondent Simon Roughneen contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2017

Special corespondent Sultan Faizy contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2016

Had she perhaps been named as corespondent in the divorce of the local minister?

From The Gallery by Llewellyn

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