Co-defendant (Noun)
Meaning
A defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The prosecution alleged that the co-defendant had played a significant role in planning the crime.
- The judge ordered the co-defendant to be tried separately due to concerns about prejudicial evidence.
- As a co-defendant, she was entitled to the same discovery materials as the other defendants in the case.
- The co-defendant's lawyer argued that his client was not responsible for the damages claimed by the plaintiff.
- The court found the co-defendant liable for the conspiracy, but not for the underlying crime.