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respondent

noun
  1. One who responds; one who replies.

  2. A defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings.

  3. A person replying to a questionnaire.

adjective
  1. Disposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding.

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