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defendant

[dih-fen-duhnt, -dant] / dɪˈfɛn dənt, -dænt /
NOUN
accused
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A defendant representing himself who called his own father as a character witness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The jury has reached its decision: the defendant must sell the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The defendant has contended he did not realise that he had run over anyone -- a claim that another prosecutor, Marco Reinl, called utterly implausible.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

By 15 March, Generalen was messaging Natland, the court heard, with the defendant then messaging his girlfriend to say he was "going on a crazy mission".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

No defendant can be compelled to reveal his defense before he is actually in court.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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