Definition co-defendant in American English

co-defendant noun

[countable] noun

/ˌkoʊ dɪˈfendənt/

one of two or more people or organizations being sued or accused in court for the same crime

Example

The claimant was present in court, as were all three co-defendants and their legal teams.

Synonyms and related words

aggrieved aggrieved party alibi

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