defendant

defendant — I noun the accused, accused litigant, accused party, charged party, party against whom a complaint is lodged, party against whom charges are pending, party who is sued, respondent associated concepts: codefendant, defendant s rights,… …   Law dictionary

defendant — noun leg. ответчик; подсудимый, обвиняемый …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

defendant — An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed. (BankruptcyAction.com) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …   Glossary of Bankruptcy

Defendant — A defendant or defender (Δ in legal shorthand) is any party who is required to answer the complaint of a plaintiff or pursuer in a civil lawsuit before a court, or any party who has been formally charged or accused of violating a criminal statute …   Wikipedia

defendant — dɪˈfendənt сущ.; юр. ответчик; обвиняемый, подсудимый to arraign a defendant ≈ привлекать обвиняемого к суду Syn : accused, prisoner at the bar (юридическое) ответчик; подсудимый, обвиняемый (устаревшее) тот, кт …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

defendant — Libellee Li bel*lee , n. (Law) (a) The party against whom a libel has been filed; corresponding to {defendant} in a common law action. (b) The defendant in an action of libel. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Defendant — De*fend ant (d[ e]*f[e^]nd ant), a. [F. d[ e]fendant, p. pr. of d[ e]fendre. See {Defend}.] 1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] With men of courage and with means defendant. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Making… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

defendant — /di fen deuhnt/ or, esp. in court for 1, / dant/, n. 1. Law. a person, company, etc., against whom a claim or charge is brought in a court (opposed to plaintiff). 2. Obs. defender. adj. 3. making one s defense; defending: a defendant corporation …   Universalium

Defendant — De*fend ant, n. 1. One who defends; a defender. [1913 Webster] The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up. Spotswood. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; opposed to plaintiff. Abbott.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

defendant — I. noun Date: 14th century a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit compare plaintiff II. adjective Date: 15th century being on the defensive ; defending …   New Collegiate Dictionary