respondence


re·spon·dent

R0182300 (rĭ-spŏn′dənt)n.1. One who responds.2. Law The defending party in certain legal proceedings, as in a case brought by petition.adj.1. Giving or given as an answer; responsive.2. Law Of or being a respondent in a proceeding.
re·spon′dence, re·spon′den·cy n.