DEFENDANT A defendant is a person who is accused of a crime or wrongdoing in a court of law. Defendant (plural: defendants) - a person or entity being accused or sued in court; defending (present participle) - the act of protecting or justifying oneself in a legal proceeding; defended (past tense) - having been protected or justified in a legal proceeding; defender (agent noun) - a person who protects or justifies someone in a legal proceeding; defendest (superlative
The word DEFENDANT can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.
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Word: DEFENDANT
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word DEFENDANT can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.