DefendantWordNet Explorer
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noun
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Words in this synset: suspect
noun
(law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
noun
the collection of rules imposed by authority
noun
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
noun
a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action