Collocations for defendant - noun

charge
The defendant was charged with disturbing the peace.

sue
a defendant being sued by an insurance company

convict, find guilty
The defendant was convicted of murder. | The jury found the defendant guilty on all counts.

sentence
The defendant was sentenced to three years in prison.

acquit, find not guilty | release

plead guilty/not guilty

against the ~
the plaintiff''s claim against the defendant

for the ~
Several witnesses gave evidence for the defendant.

~ in
a defendant in bankruptcy proceedings