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defendant

🇬🇧 UK/di'fendәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A person or party accused or sued in a court of law.

被告

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
fendto defend, ward off
+
antperforming, being in a state
=defendant

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The defendant maintained his innocence throughout the trial despite evidence against him.

  • 2.

    Under the law, the defendant has the right to legal representation in court.

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