defendant

noun
UK: /dɪˈfendənt/
US: /dɪˈfendənt/

  1. A person or group who is accused of something in a court of law.

    1. The defendant waited. [ ] [ ]
    2. The defendant claimed they were innocent of all charges during the trial. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

accused litigant

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "defendant" is /dɪˈfendənt/ in British English and /dɪˈfendənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defendant": accused, litigant.

Example usage of "defendant": "The defendant waited.". More examples on the page.