Multiple Defendants
/ˈmʌltɪpəl dɪˈfɛndənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Two or more parties jointly sued or accused in a legal proceeding.
The court scheduled hearings for cases involving multiple defendants.
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Commentary
Use to distinguish when more than one individual or entity faces legal claims together, which can affect procedural and substantive rights.
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