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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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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?

  1. noun In a legal case, the person or party being sued or accused.
    "The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges."

defendant in a sentence

  • The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
  • The court ruled in favour of the defendant.

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Frequently asked questions

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 pleaded not guilty to all charges." 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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