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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of defendant:

A defendant is someone who is accused of doing something wrong. In criminal cases, this means they are accused of committing a crime. In civil cases, the defendant is the person or group that is being sued by someone else. Sometimes, the defendant is called a respondent, but this usually only happens in certain situations.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A defendant is a person or entity that is being accused of a crime in a criminal case or being sued by the plaintiff in a civil case. In some cases, the defendant is referred to as the respondent.

  • In a criminal case, the defendant is the person who is accused of committing the crime. For example, if someone is charged with theft, they would be the defendant in the case.
  • In a civil case, the defendant is the person or entity that is being sued by the plaintiff. For instance, if someone is suing a company for breach of contract, the company would be the defendant.
  • In an appeal, the person responding to the appeal is called the respondent. For example, if someone appeals a court decision, the person who responds to the appeal is the respondent.

These examples illustrate how the defendant is the person or entity that is being accused or sued in a legal case. The defendant is the one who must defend themselves against the accusations or claims made by the plaintiff or prosecutor.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
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Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
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president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
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Bill Clinton, first and last black president
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windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
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19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
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Dkk
23:48
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In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
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Indeed, indeed.
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