resp.
9.9
The person who answers a legal claim or appeal
- other
- Formal
:
demandado
- Legal documents often use resp. as a shorthand for respondent.
Examples
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In the case summary, the resp. was listed after the appellant.
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The judge asked the resp. to present their arguments in response to the appeal.
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The resp. was present.
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Don't forget the resp.!
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In the legal brief, the resp. was given a chance to defend their position before the court.
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The attorney referred to the resp. during the hearing to clarify the accused's statement.
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In the document, the term resp. is used to identify the party replying to the legal allegations.
Synonyms
respondent
vsresp.
93
3.7
A person who answers questions in a survey or interview
is the shortened written form used in legal documents for that person
Surface Forms
resp. main
Etymology
Resp. stands for respondent, the person who answers a legal claim. It comes from the same root as respond and response, meaning 'to answer', which is why resp. names the party who replies in a case.