sau2 bei6 gou3首被告
Jyutpingsau2 bei6 gou3
Yalesáu beih gou
Definition
The first defendant in a legal case.
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How it's used
This term is strictly used in legal contexts to identify the primary person being charged in a criminal case. It follows a specific hierarchy where subsequent defendants are referred to as 次被告, 第三被告, and so on. It is common to hear this in news reports or courtroom settings.
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go3個goExamples
The judge sentenced the first defendant to prison today.
Related words
Common phrases
the first defendant pleads guilty
the first defendant is sentenced
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