bin6 fong1辯方辩方
Jyutpingbin6 fong1
Yalebihn fōng
Definition
The defence; the defendant's side in a lawsuit.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the legal context of a trial, distinguishing the party being accused from the prosecution. It is almost exclusively used in formal court settings or when discussing legal proceedings in the news. You will rarely hear this word outside of a courtroom or a legal drama.
Examples
The defense lawyer has already summoned the witness.
Has the judge finished listening to the defense's statement?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term for a suspect, 疑犯, as 辯方 refers to the entire legal team and the position they represent rather than the individual person accused of a crime.
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Grammar guides
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