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Codefendant (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 codefendant had assisted the primary defendant in planning the crime.
  • The judge ordered the codefendant to remain in custody until the trial date was set.
  • As a codefendant, she was also charged with conspiracy to commit the crime.
  • The lawyer for the codefendant argued that his client had been misled by the primary defendant.
  • The codefendant's testimony was seen as crucial in determining the outcome of the trial.

Synonyms

  • Co-defendant

Hypernyms

  • Suspect

Hyponyms

  • Co-respondent
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