Looking for the meaning of the word DEFENDANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEFENDANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Defendant
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈfɛnd(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Short Definition:individual, company, or institution sued or accused in court of law
Examples:- the defendant tried to claim that it was self-defence
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