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Defendants

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Definition

Defendants are people or organizations accused of a crime in a court of law.

Synonyms & similar words

defendant suspect plaintiff accused suspects culprits offenders perpetrators criminals lawbreakers wrongdoers respondents appellants litigants petitioners defenders contestants challengers opponents rivals adversaries competitors

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