/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ spaʊs/ – Phrase
Definition: chồng (vợ) đứng bị đơn.
A more thorough explanation: A defending spouse refers to a party in a legal proceeding, typically a lawsuit or divorce case, who is responding to or defending against allegations or claims made by the other party. In the context of a divorce case, the defending spouse is the one who is responding to the divorce petition filed by the other spouse.
Example: In a divorce case, the defending spouse may argue that the allegations made by the other party are false and present evidence to support their position.