def.

Definition of "def."
  1. Defendant: refers to an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
How to use "def." in a sentence
  1. In a court case, the plaintiff accused the def. of breaching a contract they both had agreed upon.
  2. The attorney requested additional time to prepare a defense strategy for the def. in the upcoming trial.
  3. The def. insisted on pleading innocent despite the mounting evidence against them.

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