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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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Sample Sentences for 被告

The lawyer asked the judge to make allowance for the age of the accused.
In the absence of firm evidence the prisoner was set free.
The presiding judge was touched by pity for the accused.
The accused spoke equivocally and didn't want to talk turkey.
The accused was sentenced to death.

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