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A quick definition of pro defendente:

Term: PRO DEFENDENTE

Definition: Pro defendente is a Latin term that means "for the defendant." It is often abbreviated as pro def. This term is used in legal contexts to refer to actions or arguments made on behalf of the person who is being accused or sued. It is the opposite of pro querente, which means "for the plaintiff."

A more thorough explanation:

PRO DEFENDENTE

Pro defendente is a Latin term that means "for the defendant." It is often abbreviated as pro def. This term is used in legal contexts to refer to actions or arguments made in support of the defendant in a case.

  • The defense attorney argued pro defendente, presenting evidence that the defendant was not present at the scene of the crime.
  • The judge ruled pro def, dismissing the charges against the defendant due to lack of evidence.

These examples illustrate how the term pro defendente is used in legal proceedings. In the first example, the defense attorney is making arguments in support of the defendant's innocence. In the second example, the judge is ruling in favor of the defendant by dismissing the charges against them.

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