/ˈpjuːtətɪv dɪˈfɛndənt/ – Phrase
Definition: người bị coi là bị đơn hay bị cáo.
A more thorough explanation: A putative defendant is an individual or entity who is alleged to be a defendant in a legal proceeding, but whose status as a defendant has not been confirmed or established through formal legal processes. The term “putative” is used to indicate that the individual or entity is assumed or believed to be a defendant based on the allegations made by the plaintiff or other parties involved in the legal action.
Example: The putative defendant in the case was identified as the individual who was allegedly responsible for the breach of contract.