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respondent

re·spon·dent [ ri spóndənt ]


noun  (plural re·spon·dents)
Definition:
 
1. answerer: somebody who replies to something

2. law defendant: the person against whom a divorce petition or an appeal is brought



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. responding: giving a response

2. law defending in divorce: acting as the defendant in a divorce petition or appeal

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