NOUN
Beklagter/bəˈklaːktɐ/defendant (in court); respondent
Beklagter is a German noun that means defendant (in court) or respondent. It is pronounced /bəˈklaːktɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.person against whom legal action is brought(law)
a.male defendant in a legal proceeding
Der Beklagte erschien nicht zur Verhandlung.—The defendant did not appear at the hearing.
b.female defendant in a legal proceeding
Die Beklagte berief sich auf ihr Schweigerecht.—The (female) defendant invoked her right to remain silent.
Declension
| Gender | masculine |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "Beklagter" mean in English?
- "Beklagter" means defendant (in court) or respondent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Beklagter"?
- "Beklagter" is pronounced /bəˈklaːktɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Beklagter" der, die, or das?
- "Beklagter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Beklagter"?
- "Beklagter" is a noun in German.
