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 译员Roger,毕业于欧洲一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与公共及基础设施融资有关的法律文件。