respondent

Etymology

noun

  1. One who responds; one who replies.
  2. (law) A defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings.
  3. A person replying to a questionnaire.

adj

  1. Disposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding.

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