Defendants Meaning in English
word · lemma: defendant
释义
People who are accused or sued in a court of law and must defend themselves against legal charges or claims.
用法与细微差别
Legal term, used formally in court settings. 'Defendants' refers to one or more people; in civil cases, sometimes called 'respondents' or 'accused'. Distinct from 'plaintiff' (the person bringing the case). Not used outside legal or courtroom contexts.
例句
The defendants sat quietly in the courtroom.
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The judge asked the defendants to answer the question.
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Both defendants said they were innocent.
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At the end of the trial, the jury found the defendants not guilty.
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The lawyer spoke with all the defendants before the hearing.
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Several defendants decided to change their plea after new evidence appeared.
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