(n) :
(law) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
(n) :
(law) In criminal proceedings, the accused.
(adj) :
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
(n) :
(law) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
(n) :
(law) In criminal proceedings, the accused.
(adj) :
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.