defendant

Definition

  • noun: a person who is being sued or accused of a crime in a court of law
  • noun: a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit
  • synonyms: defensive, defender

Examples

  • The jury believed that the 'defendant' was guilty.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) young lady. Because you have no legal guardian-- Is that right? Yes. And because you appear to be the most culpable of the defendants... and have a previous record... I hereby sentence you to six months to a year... at a youth correctional facility. (..)
    1996 Foxfire