defendant

• Person oder Organisation, die vor Gericht wegen eines Vergehens angeklagt ist oder gegen die zivilrechtliche Ansprüche geltend gemacht werden.

A person or entity accused or sued in a court of law, who must respond to the legal claim or charges brought against them.

1. Person accused in courtB2formal

   A person who is accused of a crime or is being sued in a court of law.

   Angeklagter

   • The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
   • The judge addressed the defendant directly.
   • The defendant's lawyer presented new evidence.

   Synonymeaccusedrespondent

   Antonymeplaintiffprosecutor