defendants
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛndənts]
Word
Context: "law"
(noun) Defendants are people who are accused of doing something wrong or illegal in a court of law. They stand in front of a judge and jury to defend themselves against the accusations.
Example
The defendants presented their evidence during the trial to prove they were innocent.
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The defendants did not have a strong case, which made them very worried about the outcome.
Example
Who are the defendants in this court case?
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