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plural respondents
One who responds; one who replies. examples
(law) A defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings. examples
A person replying to a questionnaire. examples
comparative more respondent, superlative most respondent
Disposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding. quotations examples
wealth […] respondent […] to payment and contributions
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