Question

defendant

Accepted Answer

person against whom an action is brought in court (also respondent). Defendant is generally used when referrring to the answering party to a civil complaint; respondent is generally used when referring to the answering party to a petition for a court order

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Back	person against whom an action is brought in court (also respondent). Defendant is generally used when referrring to the answering party to a civil complaint; respondent is generally used when referring to the answering party to a petition for a court order

Court Generally Answering Party Defendant Person Action Brought