Defendants
/dɪˈfɛndənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Parties against whom a legal action is brought in a court of law.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Forms
- defendant
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Commentary
The term always refers to multiple individuals or entities; the singular form is defendant.
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