Vocabulary

被告

defendant; the accused

noun
freq #1

Example sentences

The decision was in favor of the defendant.

The jury were asked to allow for the age of the accused.

In the absence of firm evidence the prisoner was set free.

The accused proved to be guilty.

The accused maintained his innocence.

The accused was absolved from the crime.

The defendant was sentenced to death.

The defendant will appeal to a higher court.