Defendant

Meaning

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Example Sentences

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Synonyms

accused, respondent, litigant, prisoner, offender

Entry 1

accused, respondent, litigant

Entry 2

accused, respondent, prisoner, offender

Antonyms

plaintiff, prosecutor, accuser

Entry 1

plaintiff, prosecutor, accuser

Entry 2

plaintiff, prosecutor

Collocations

criminal defendant, civil defendant, defendant's rights, defendant's lawyer

Entry 1

criminal defendant, civil defendant, defendant's rights

Entry 2

criminal defendant, civil defendant, defendant's lawyer