defendant in Latin
defendant in Latin is reus — defendant means in a legal case, the person or party being sued or accused.
defendant in Latin
reus
(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 Latin?
"defendant" in Latin is reus. 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 Latin, "defendant" is reus.
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