I. di-ˈfen-dənt, in legal circles often -ˌdant noun
Date: 14th century
: a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit — compare plaintiff
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
: being on the defensive : defending
I. di-ˈfen-dənt, in legal circles often -ˌdant noun
Date: 14th century
: a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit — compare plaintiff
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
: being on the defensive : defending
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary. Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster. 2003