Co-Defendant
/ˌkoʊ-dɪˈfɛndənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A party charged along with another or others in the same criminal or civil proceeding.
The court scheduled a joint hearing for the co-defendants.
Forms
- co-defendant
- co-defendants
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Commentary
The term emphasizes shared legal responsibility or involvement in a case; plural form 'co-defendants' is common in practice.
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