Responders
/rɪˈspɒndərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals or entities who reply or react to legal notices, claims, or requests; often refers to parties who answer a complaint in litigation.
The responders filed their answers within the statutory deadline.
- (n.) Emergency personnel such as firefighters, police officers, or paramedics who provide immediate assistance during an incident or disaster.
First responders arrived promptly at the scene of the accident.
Forms
- responder (singular)
- responders (plural)
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish between 'responders' as parties answering claims and 'responders' as emergency personnel; usage depends on the substantive field (civil procedure vs. emergency law).
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