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defendant

[dih-fen-duhnt, -dant] / dɪˈfɛn dənt, -dænt /
NOUN
accused
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Chee and another defendant who was arrested outside the county will be arraigned once they have been transferred to local custody, he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Under Batson, the first step asks whether the defendant has made a prima facie showing of discrimination.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

"We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that she has the right to a fair trial," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Information from local courts identified the defendant as Ben Roberts-Smith, a former special-forces soldier who won Australia’s highest military honor for fighting in support of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Sergeant Maples acquiesced to the inevitable and did combat with the defendant that afternoon.

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




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