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DEFENDANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEFENDANT?

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Defendant as a Noun
Definitions of "Defendant" as a noun
Synonyms of "Defendant" as a noun (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Defendant" as a noun
Associations of "Defendant" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Defendant” are: suspect, accused, prisoner at the bar

Defendant as a Noun

Definitions of "Defendant" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “defendant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused.

Synonyms of "Defendant" as a noun (3 Words)

accused	A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. The accused* was ordered to stand trial on a number of charges.*
prisoner at the bar	A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war.
suspect	Someone who is under suspicion. The police have arrested a suspect.

Usage Examples of "Defendant" as a noun

The defendant tried to claim that it was self-defence.

Associations of "Defendant" (30 Words)

accuser	Someone who imputes guilt or blame. I dislike any law that puts the burden of proof on the accused rather than the accuser.
actionable	Giving sufficient reason to take legal action. Insightful and actionable* information on the effect advertising is having on your brand.*
adduce	Advance evidence for. A number of factors are adduced to explain the situation.
allege	Report or maintain. He alleged that he had been assaulted.
appellant	The party who appeals a decision of a lower court.
claimant	A person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit. Claimants of unemployment compensation.
court	A room in which a lawcourt sits. A court* case.*
demand	The act of demanding. The demand* exceeded the supply.*
docket	Place on the docket for legal action. The case may be docketed for the fall term.
infraction	A crime less serious than a felony.
infringement	The action of limiting or undermining something. This bill is an infringement* of our civil liberties.*
jurisdiction	(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law. In some jurisdictions there is a mandatory death sentence for murder.
law	Statute law and the common law. Civilization presupposes respect for the law.
lawful	Of a child born within a lawful marriage. It is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful* authority.*
lawsuit	A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy. His lawyer filed a lawsuit* against Los Angeles city.*
legal	Having legal efficacy or force. He claimed that it had all been legal.
legitimate	Make an illegitimate child legitimate declare the legitimacy of someone. A legitimate* government.*
legitimize	Make legitimate. Voters legitimize* the government through the election of public officials.*
liable	Held legally responsible. Non resident trustees are liable* to the basic rate of tax.*
litigant	A party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation. Plaintiffs and defendants are both litigants.
litigate	Take (a claim or a dispute) to a law court. Even a claim which is litigated and defended successfully involves high legal costs.
misdemeanor	A crime less serious than a felony.
plaintiff	A person who brings a case against another in a court of law. The plaintiff* commenced an action for damages.*
prosecution	The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion. The organizers are facing prosecution* for noise nuisance.*
respondent	The codefendant especially in a divorce proceeding who is accused of adultery with the corespondent. The respondent* firms in the survey.*
rightful	Having a legally established claim. A rightful* inheritance.*
sue	Institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress. She is to sue* the baby s father.*
suspect	Imagine to be the case or true or probable. The U S suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks.
tribunal	A court of justice. An international war crimes tribunal.
wanted	Desired or wished for or sought. A wanted* criminal.*