1. Someone who responds
   "The first respondent arrived at the accident scene within minutes";
   - responder, answerer
    
2. The codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
   "The respondent denied all allegations of infidelity in the divorce case"

1. Replying
   "The respondent witness answered all questions clearly and concisely";
   - answering

Derived forms: respondents

See also: forthcoming, responsive

Type of: codefendant, co-defendant, communicator

Encyclopedia: Respondent