Found 3 items, similar to Defendant.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: defendant terdakwa
English → English (WordNet) Definition: defendant defendant n : a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused [syn: suspect] [ant: plaintiff]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Defendant Defendant \De*fend"ant\ (d[-e]*f[e^]nd"ant), a. [F. d['e]fendant, p. pr. of d['e]fendre. See Defend.] 1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] With men of courage and with means defendant. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Making defense. [1913 Webster] Defendant \De*fend"ant\, n. 1. One who defends; a defender. [1913 Webster] The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up. --Spotswood. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff. --Abbott. [1913 Webster] Note: The term is applied to any party of whom a demand is made in court, whether the party denies and defends the claim, or admits it, and suffers a default; also to a party charged with a criminal offense. [1913 Webster]