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defendants

The correct spelling is defendants.

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noun

Say it like: Def-end-ant-s

The correct spelling is defendants. 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.

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Definition

noun

  1. 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. 2.In criminal proceedings, the accused.

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