Respondents
/rɪˈspɒndənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Parties who respond to a petition or appeal in a legal proceeding, typically opposing the petitioner or appellant.
The court heard arguments from both the petitioners and the respondents.
Forms
- respondent
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Commentary
In legal documents, 'respondents' is the plural form of 'respondent' and refers collectively to those responding to claims or appeals.
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