Definition: 1. A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law. 2. The person being sued or accused.
Use 'defendant' in a sentence:
1. An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
2. The defence pleaded insanity, but the defendant was found guilty and sentenced.
3. Another defendant was given a suspended prison term.
4. The judges may interrogate the defendant.
5. Are you ready to plead against the case offered by the defendant?
6. He took an oath that he had seen the defendant leaving the scene of crime.
7. The defendant asked for a number of other offences to be taken into account.
8. The defendant told the court that he had never seen the woman before.
9. The defendant failed to appear before the court.
10. "You!" the other defendant pointed at Hanna.
11. It became clear, during the trial, that most of the charges against the defendant were trumped up.
12. The defendant drove negligently and hit a lamp post.
13. The defendant will not be liable for every act that is caused by their negligence.
14. The defendant was released to await trial but had to surrender her passport.
15. The defendant has applied for an adjournment.
16. The complainant accused the defendant of cheating him.
17. They may be hoping to invert the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty.
18. The prosecutor accused the defendant of fraud.
19. This defendant is charged with murder.
20. Prosecutors in the trial allege the defendants plotted to overthrow the government.
21. The judge rejected a bribe from the defendant's family.
22. The defendant complained of intimidation during the investigation.
23. The judge pronounced for the defendant, and also said that his opponent should pay the court costs.
24. Defendant: Doing my Christmas shopping early.
25. The defendant may also file a counterclaim against the plaintiff, a cross-claim against any co-defendant or an impleader.
26. The judge found for the defendant, and also said he should be given the cost.
27. The chief judge has announced the debate closed, the defendant has the right to make a final statement.
28. The defendant was borne down by the weight of evidence.
29. The defendant made default yesterday.
30. A buzz of excitement filled the courtroom as the defendant was led in.
31. Cherie Booth is the lawyer appearing for the defendant.
32. The lawyer stressed the fact that the defendant killed the boy accidentally.
33. As proof of the amount owed to it, the hospital offered in evidence a computer printout of the services rendered to the defendant and the amounts owed for them.
34. The defendant remained impassive as the judge sentenced him to death.
35. He took an oath that he had seen the defendant leaving the scene of the crime.
36. Mr. A was counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. B for the defendant.
37. The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence.
38. The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal.
39. Most cases go no further than the trial court: for example, the criminal defendant is convicted (by a trial or a guilty plea) and sentenced by the court and the case ends.
40. When a defendant is sentenced to the D.O.C., the court must fix the amount of restitution on the mittimus.
41. The defendant asked for a number of other offence to be taken into account.
42. The lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant.
43. There were extenuating circumstances and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence.
44. The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances.
45. The court determined (that) the defendant should pay the legal costs.
46. I bring this up, your honor, because I think it is important to understand the background of the defendant.
47. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $500.
48. The court surprised a confession out of the defendant.
49. The government will not seek to disrupt the legitimate business activities of the defendant.
50. I bring this up, your honour, because I think it is important to understand the background of the defendant.
51. The jury found the defendant innocent.
52. The defendant pleaded not guilty.
53. The court decided the action in favour of the defendant.
54. Neither defendant was represented in court.
55. Evidence weighted against the defendant.
56. The judge pronounced for the defendant.
57. The rules of court dictate that a defendant is entitled to all evidence which may help his case.
58. The defendant asked for 21 similar offences to be taken into account.
59. The jury found for the defendant.
60. He overturned the conviction, saying the defendant was entrapped.
