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De*fend"ant (d&euptack_;*fĕnd"&aitalic_;nt), a. [F. défendant, p. pr. of défendre. See Defend.] 1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. [Obs.]
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With men of courage and with means defendant. Shak.
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2. Making defense.
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De*fend"ant, n. 1. One who defends; a defender.
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The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up. Spotswood.
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2. (Law) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff. Abbott.
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&hand_; The term is applied to any party of whom a demand is made in court, whether the party denies and defends the claim, or admits it, and suffers a default; also to a party charged with a criminal offense.
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