DEFENDANT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Categories: Litigant, Litigator
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "defendant" comes from Old French defendant. It started in Middle English defendaunt. Then it appeared in Latin dēfendō. Later, people used it in Old French defendant. After that, it was Middle English defendaunt.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!