Defendant (Noun)
Meaning
A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The defendant in the murder trial maintained their innocence throughout the proceedings.
- The company was named as the defendant in a class-action lawsuit filed by disgruntled customers.
- As the defendant, John was entitled to a fair trial and representation by a lawyer.
- The judge instructed the jury to consider the evidence carefully before rendering a verdict against the defendant.
- The prosecution presented its case against the defendant, alleging a pattern of reckless behavior that led to the accident.