In legal register, the term for the person against whom a civil action is brought in court is the
AdefendantCORRECT
Bprosecutor
Cplaintiff
Dwitness
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The defendant is the party being sued or accused. The plaintiff is the party who brings the civil action, the prosecutor brings a criminal case on behalf of the state, and a witness gives evidence but is not a party to the case.
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