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defendant | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
Defendant, in criminal cases, is the person accused of the crime. In civil cases, the defendant is the person or entity that is being sued by the plaintiff.
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Legal Terms Glossary - U.S. Attorneys
defendant - In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime. defense table - The table where the defense
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