1. Adjective
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
2. Adjective
Making defense.
3. Noun
One who defends; a defender.
4. Noun
A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff.
5. Noun
An individual or entity accused in a court of law.
6. Noun
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
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