释义 |
de·fend·ant I. \də̇ˈfendənt, dēˈ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English defendaunt, from Middle French defendant, present participle of defendre, from Old French 1. obsolete : defender 2. : a person required to make answer in an action or suit in law or equity or in a criminal action — opposed to plaintiff; see defend 6 II. \“, ˈdēˌf-\ adjective Etymology: Middle French 1. : defending : being on the defensive 2. obsolete : defensive |