Defenders
/dɪˈfɛndərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Parties who defend against legal actions or accusations in a court of law.
The defenders presented evidence to refute the plaintiff's claims.
Forms
- defender
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Commentary
The term typically appears in plural as it often refers to a group defending a position; single form 'defender' used less commonly in legal contexts.
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