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defendants (<people by activity>, people (agents), People (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: People or organizations against whom a legal action, claim, or charge is brought; a party that is prosecuted or sued in a court or tribunal. |
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defendants (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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defendant (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: H.HG |
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Agents Facet |
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.... People (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ people (agents) (G) |
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............ <people by activity> (G) |
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................ defendants (G) |
Related concepts: |
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distinguished from .... |
hosts (people) |
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(<people by activity>, people (agents), People (hierarchy name)) [300440759] |
distinguished from .... |
plaintiffs |
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(<people by activity>, people (agents), People (hierarchy name)) [300440758] |
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