noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nondefendant noun
- undefendant adjective
Etymology
Origin of defendant
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English defendaunt, from Anglo-French ( Middle French, Old French defendant ). See defend, -ant
Example Sentences
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"I feel impartial toward the plaintiff, but based on things Mark Zuckerberg has done objectively -- I have strong feelings about -- and I think the defendant would start further behind," said one young woman.
From Barron's
“The defendants forced us to trial because they didn’t want to pay these people and this is recognition of their suffering.”
From Los Angeles Times
He told the judge that the defendant was "the epitome of remorseful".
From BBC
Another statement on Mr Malik's character came from South African businessman Haroon Kalla, who praised the defendant's work in developing countries during the pandemic, helping to address a "chronic shortage" of testing kits.
From BBC
Her husband and the other defendants in the case watched Bryd’s testimony in silence from their respective seats.
From Los Angeles Times
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