defendant

UK
/dɪˈfɛndənt/
US
/dɪˈfɛndənt/

Translations

defendantnoun
defendants
pl
UK
/dɪˈfɛndənt/
US
/dɪˈfɛndənt/
The defendant was found not guilty by the jury.
Ответчик был признан невиновным присяжными.
The lawyer defended the defendant in court.
Адвокат защищал подсудимого в суде.
Additional translations
defendantadjective
UK
/dɪˈfendənt/
US
/dɪˈfɛndənt/
The defendant lawyer presented a strong case.
Адвокат обвиняемого представил сильное дело.

Definitions

defendantnoun
A person, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.
defendantadjective
Relating to a defendant or characteristic of defendants in a legal proceeding.
The defendant party submitted a late brief.