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de·fend·er
\də̇ˈfendə(r), dēˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English defendour, defender, from Old French defendeor, from defendre + -eor -or
1. : one that defends : protector, advocate, champion, vindicator, upholder
2. Scots law
a. : a party defendant in a legal proceeding — opposed to pursuer
b. : the lawyer acting for a party defendant in a legal proceeding |