DEFENDANT


Meaning of DEFENDANT in English

n.

Pronunciation: di- ' fen-d ə nt, in legal circles often - ˌ dant

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

: a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit ― compare PLAINTIFF

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.