Bible Dictionaries
Defendant

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; - opposed to plaintiff.

(2):

(n.) One who defends; a defender.

(3):

(a.) Making defense.

(4):

(a.) Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Defendant'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/defendant.html. 1828.