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The Defendant
This noun refers to the individual or party against whom a lawsuit is brought or who is accused of a crime. It's similar to 'the accused'.
Examples in context
The defendant denied the charges.
The defendant denied the charges.
The lawyer defended the defendant.
The lawyer defended the defendant.
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