The difference between Defendant and Plaintiff
When used as nouns, defendant means in civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint, whereas plaintiff means a party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant.
Defendant is also adjective with the meaning: serving, or suitable, for defense.
check bellow for the other definitions of Defendant and Plaintiff
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Defendant as a noun (legal):
In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
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Defendant as a noun (legal):
In criminal proceedings, the accused.
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Defendant as an adjective:
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
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Plaintiff as a noun (legal):
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.