Defendant
Definition
A defendant or respondent is a person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought. Actions include dispute matters (litigation, arbitration or mediation) or bankruptcy matters.
Class Relationships
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- โข Litigant
Children 0
- โข None
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Identifier
DEFT
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