1. Person being sued in a civil lawsuit. 2.
Accused person in criminal lawsuit.
Deferment Permission to delay fulfillment of an
obligation (e.g., paying taxes) until a later date.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
defendant (noun)a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit - compare plaintiff
being on the - defensive defending
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