Claimant vs. Defendant

Claimantnoun

One who claims; one who makes a claim.

Claimantnoun

(UK) A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.

Claimantnoun

(legal) The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.

Claimantnoun

One who claims; one who asserts a right or title; a claimer.

Claimantnoun

someone who claims a benefit or right or title;

Claimantnoun

a person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit

Defendantnoun

(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

Defendantnoun

(legal) In criminal proceedings, the accused.

Defendantadjective

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

Defendantadjective

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

Defendantadjective

Making defense.

Defendantnoun

One who defends; a defender.

Defendantnoun

A person required to make answer in an action or suit; - opposed to plaintiff.

Defendantnoun

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

Defendant

In court proceedings, a defendant is a person who is the party either accused of committing a crime in criminal prosecution or against whom some type of civil relief is being sought in a civil case. Terminology varies from one jurisdiction to another.