defendant in French
defendant in French is inculpé, inculpée, défenderesse — defendant means in a legal case, the person or party being sued or accused.
defendant in French
inculpé
(legal) 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.
inculpée
(legal) 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.
défenderesse
(legal) 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.
défendeur
(legal) 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.
What does "defendant" mean?
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noun In a legal case, the person or party being sued or accused.
"The defendant's lawyer asked the judge for a short break."
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defendant in a sentence
- The defendant's lawyer asked the judge for a short break.
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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What is "defendant" in French?
"defendant" in French is inculpé, inculpée, défenderesse. defendant means: In a legal case, the person or party being sued or accused.
How do you use "defendant" in a sentence?
Example: "The defendant's lawyer asked the judge for a short break." In French, "defendant" is inculpé, inculpée, défenderesse.
Are there other ways to say "defendant" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "defendant": inculpé, inculpée, défenderesse, défendeur.
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