법정에서 고소되거나 기소된 사람이나 단체.
A person, company, or institution against whom a legal action is brought or who is accused of a crime in a court of law.
예문:
"The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought by the prosecution."
"After weeks of testimony, the jury finally reached a verdict regarding the defendant's liability."
"The judge instructed the defendant's lawyer to present their closing arguments the following day."