codefendantglossary / CODEFENDANT codefendant. One of two or more defendants sued in the same litigation or charged with the same crime. — Also termed joint defendant. Cf. COPLAINTIFF. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Jack,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与重大诉讼案件有关的法律文件。