Defendant

The person defending a suit.

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

In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.

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

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

The individual or organization being sued in a civil case, or being charged with a crime in a criminal case.

Person who is sued in a civil case or accused in a criminal case.

The defendant is the person who the case is brought against.