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In an Adversary Proceeding, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

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defendant. (n.d.). US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. www.iasb.uscourts.gov. US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

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"defendant." US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.
An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

defendant. (n.d.). US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. www.uscourts.gov. US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"defendant." US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

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In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

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defendant. (n.d.). Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. www.justice.gov. Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO). http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"defendant." Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO). 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.
In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

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defendant. (n.d.). Understanding the Federal Courts. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. www.uscourts.gov. Understanding the Federal Courts. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"defendant." Understanding the Federal Courts. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.
The person defending a suit.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

defendant. (n.d.). Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

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defendant. www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

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"defendant." Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

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The person accused of committing a crime in a criminal case.

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defendant. (n.d.). Superior Court Glosssary. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. courts.delaware.gov. Superior Court Glosssary. Delaware State Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

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"defendant." Superior Court Glosssary. Delaware State Courts. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.
The individual or organization being sued in a civil case, or being charged with a crime in a criminal case.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

defendant. (n.d.). Appeals Court Glosssary. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. www.isc.idaho.gov. Appeals Court Glosssary. Idaho Judicial Branch. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"defendant." Appeals Court Glosssary. Idaho Judicial Branch. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.
Person who is sued in a civil case or accused in a criminal case.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

defendant. (n.d.). Glossary of Court-related Terms. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

defendant. www.mncourts.gov. Glossary of Court-related Terms. Minnesota Judicial Branch. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"defendant." Glossary of Court-related Terms. Minnesota Judicial Branch. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.
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The defendant is the person who the case is brought against.

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defendant. (n.d.). Rosen Divorce Dictionary. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

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defendant. www.rosen.com. Rosen Divorce Dictionary. Rosen Law Firm. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant (accessed: February 4, 2023).

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"defendant." Rosen Divorce Dictionary. Rosen Law Firm. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/defendant.

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