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[()·こく()]
hikoku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 被告

noun
  1. defendant; the accused

Definition and Synonyms for 被告

Defendant a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law
Synonyms: 刑事被告人, 嫌疑者, 容疑, 容疑者, 被告, 被告人, 被疑者
Defendant the person being sued or accused
Synonyms: 刑事被告人, 嫌疑者, 容疑, 容疑者, 被告, 被告人, 被疑者

Meanings for each kanji in 被告

» incur; cover; veil; brood over; shelter; wear; put on; be exposed (film); receiving
» revelation; tell; inform; announce

Categories 被告 is a member of

Litigator a party to a lawsuit
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 被告

Sample Sentences for 被告

The accused was condemned to ten years in prison.
The accused proved to be guilty.
The accused was acquitted on two of the charges.
The accused was sentenced to death.
The accused was absolved from the crime.

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