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defendant

noun as in accused

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For a conviction on a charge of manslaughter, the jury must be sure that the defendants intended to cause “some physical harm”, he added.

From BBC

“The people deeply respect the office of the president, are mindful of the demands and obligations of the presidency, and acknowledge that defendant’s inauguration will raise unprecedented legal questions,” Bragg wrote.

From Salon

She was questioned by defence lawyers after the last defendant in the case, Philippe L, left the dock.

From BBC

Tolliver and the three youngest defendants, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been driven to and from Knowle West by Snook.

From BBC

According to the plea agreement, Flores represented to Moore and others that Sawusch approved his use of the funds “because the victim had purportedly become an ‘investor’ in all of defendant Flores’ ventures.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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