01 a. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
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Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.[Obs.]“With men of courage and with means defendant.” — Shak.
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Making defense.
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Webster, 1913
Defendant
02 n. One who defends; a defender.
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One who defends; a defender.“The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up.” — Spotswood.
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A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff.(Law)