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How do you spell Defendant?

Correct spelling

defendant

Ends in ANT not ENT. DEFEND + ANT.

Common misspellings of defendant

defendentdefendintdefandantdefendent

Example

The defendant pleaded not guilty.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "defendant". Ends in ANT not ENT. DEFEND + ANT.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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