Webster's 1828

DEFENDANT

noun

Definitions

  1. 1. One who defends; a defender. The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up. Spotswood.
  2. 2. A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff. Abbott.

Other Definitions

This word also has another definition:
DEFENDANT (adjective)
1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. [Obs.] With men of courage and with means defendant. Shak. 2. Making defense.
Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025
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