defendant
Example Sentences
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One of these altered what defendants could qualify for mental health diversions.
From Los Angeles Times
The defendant refused to appear at the hearing via video link.
From BBC
The bribery scheme in Italy alleged to involve Kulibayev is part of that legal case, although the oligarch is not among the defendants.
From BBC
To qualify for a publicly funded attorney, defendants must show they lack the means to fund their legal case.
From BBC
A federal investigation started during the Biden administration has already resulted in convictions of roughly 60 defendants.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
