The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges.
The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges.
English
defendant
dɪˈfendənt, dɪˈfen.dənt, dɪˈfɛnd.ənt
Meaning: a person in a court of law who is accused of a crime
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Example sentences
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The jury found the defendant not guilty.
The jury found the defendant not guilty.
The prosecutor convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.
The prosecutor convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.
The defendant was charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
The defendant was charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
The judge was shocked by the defendant's callous disregard for human life.
The judge was shocked by the defendant's callous disregard for human life.
The defendant seemed genuinely remorseful for his actions.
The defendant seemed genuinely remorseful for his actions.
The complainant testified that the defendant had breached the agreement.
The complainant testified that the defendant had breached the agreement.
The court decided to treat the defendant as a habitual.
The court decided to treat the defendant as a habitual.
Usage Notes
Used in legal contexts to refer to the party being sued or accused. In a criminal case, it is the person on trial.
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