What does Defendant mean?
An individual or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
The defendant was summoned to answer the allegations.
Defendant in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanBeklagter
also Beklagte, Angeklagter
Die Partei, gegen die geklagt wird.
FrenchDéfendeur
also Défenderesse, Accusé
Partie contre laquelle l'action est menée.
SpanishDemandado
also Acusado
Persona contra la que se demanda.
ItalianConvenuto
also Imputato
Persona chiamata in giudizio.
Common phrases with Defendant
- summon defendant
- plead defendant
- case for the defendant
- represented defendant
Synonyms and opposites for Defendant
- Synonym Accused
- Synonym Respondent
- Opposite Plaintiff