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Definition of codefendant

codefendant

/ˌkoʊ.dɪˈfɛn.dənt/
(UK: co-defendant)
co · de · fen · dant
Plural:codefendants
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codefendant Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or entity sued or accused jointly with one or more others in the same civil or criminal legal proceeding.

Example

"The judge decided to try each codefendant separately to ensure an impartial hearing for everyone involved."

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• Rhymes for codefendant

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century by combining the prefix 'co-' (together) with 'defendant', which comes from Old French 'defendant', the present participle of 'defendre' (to defend).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codefendant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codefendant
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