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defendant in German

defendant in German is Angeklagte, Beklagte, Angeklagter — defendant means in a legal case, the person or party being sued or accused.

defendant in German

Angeklagte
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.
Beklagte
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.
Angeklagter
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.
Angeschuldigte
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.
Angeschuldigter
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.
Beklagter
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'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 German?
"defendant" in German is Angeklagte, Beklagte, Angeklagter. 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 German, "defendant" is Angeklagte, Beklagte, Angeklagter.
Are there other ways to say "defendant" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "defendant": Angeklagte, Beklagte, Angeklagter, Angeschuldigte, Angeschuldigter, Beklagter.
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