respondent (n.)

  1. the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent

  2. someone who responds

    [ Syn: responder , answerer ]

    respondent (adj.)

  1. replying; an answering glance; an answering smile

    [ Syn: answering ]

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