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defendant

[dih-fen-duhnt, -dant] / dɪˈfɛn dənt, -dænt /
NOUN
accused
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The company that provided the software, Kalibrate, is named as a defendant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

But the defendant, Royal Caribbean, never used the docks before 2004; instead, they only ever used the docks during a period of somewhat eased relations between the countries between 2016 and 2019.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

“It’s better not to be on tv for us,” one defendant wrote in a group chat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Grey said the woman had picked out the defendant in an identification parade because she had known the defendant for years and not because he attacked her.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“And furthermore,” said Nels, “after the defendant left that afternoon you and your husband sat on the porch and had your own conversation?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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