/dɪˈfɛndənt/ – noun
Definition: 1. bị đơn;
2. bị cáo;
3. bị can.
A more thorough explanation: A defendant is a person or entity against whom a legal action is brought, typically in a court of law. The defendant is the party being accused or sued in a civil case, or the party being prosecuted in a criminal case. The defendant has the opportunity to present a defense against the allegations made by the plaintiff or prosecutor.
Example: The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.