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Uncommondefendant
The correct spelling is defendant.
How to pronounce defendant
/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/
adjectiveIPA: /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/
Say it like: Def-end-ant
The correct spelling is defendant. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
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Meanings
adjective
- 1.Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
noun
- 1.In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
- 2.In criminal proceedings, the accused.
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